- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Social anxiety
About Judith
Judith Hawkins is a New York LCSW-R with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. She also lists support for communication problems, divorce and separation, mood disorders, panic attacks, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
Her practice focuses on straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions are used to talk through current problems, notice patterns that cause distress, and try out ways to respond differently. Judith frames work around what each person needs in the moment rather than one fixed method.
Over nearly three decades she has seen a wide range of life transitions and emotional challenges. That experience informs how she helps people sort priorities and break overwhelming problems into small, manageable steps. She emphasizes clear goals and regular check-ins so progress is visible.
Judith describes her approach as respectful and sensitive, and she adapts her way of working to the person in front of her. She pays attention to everyday practicalities like communication habits and routines that affect mood and relationships. Many people come to address specific situations such as a panic attack, a breakup, or recurring worry.
For a first appointment she asks clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session. The intake helps shape an initial plan and makes it easier to choose what to try first.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Judith works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and improving coping skills. One common approach focuses on recognizing the thoughts that fuel anxiety and testing them with small, planned experiments to see what changes. This method helps with worry, panic attacks, and social anxiety by breaking patterns into specific moments to practice different responses.Another approach emphasizes skill building for communication and emotion regulation. It teaches clear communication habits, pacing in difficult conversations, and simple strategies to reduce strong reactions. That kind of work is useful for relationship strain, family conflict, and managing mood shifts during life changes.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Judith will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She checks progress and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays practical and relevant.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to attend during a work break or between errands. Different formats also allow shorter check-ins or longer sessions depending on what a person needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
27+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, panic attacks, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses straightforward conversation and practical steps to address problems. The work focuses on goals, patterns that cause distress, and testing small changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 27 years of professional work experience providing clinical services in a variety of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a New York LCSW-R and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.