- CBT approaches
- Mindfulness practice
- Client-centered care
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Hamilton is a CSW with 24 years of experience based in Georgia. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar conditions, addictions, and related concerns such as sleep problems and workplace issues. Judy also addresses social anxiety and phobia among other focus areas. She draws on practical therapies and straightforward conversation to help people manage day-to-day strain.
Judy trained at the University of South Carolina College of Social Work and has worked in a range of clinical settings. Her past roles include chief counselor for a Specialized Mental Health Treatment Unit with the Georgia Department of Corrections and clinical work in hospice and county detention centers. She is currently employed with the Department of Veterans Affairs at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.
In sessions she uses Client-Centered Therapy alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness approaches. She also incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills, and Motivational Interviewing when they fit a person's goals. The focus is on practical skills - coping strategies, thought patterns to notice, and small behavior changes.
People meet Judy for a mix of talking and skill practice. She emphasizes a strengths-based, collaborative style where the person sets the pace and goals. That means discussing what works, trying simple techniques, and adjusting what’s needed as therapy proceeds.
Her background includes work with PTSD, mood disorders, panic disorder, first responder issues, and addiction-related concerns. Those experiences inform how she supports people dealing with guilt, isolation, career stress, or the effects of traumatic events as they learn new ways to respond.
How her therapeutic methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that match their values rather than getting stuck in worry. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses specific exercises to change patterns that keep anxiety or low mood going. Mindfulness Therapy offers short practices to increase present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity to stressful thoughts or sensations.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Judy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their concerns and goals. That means trying techniques, checking what feels useful, and adjusting the plan together as progress is tracked.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins that work around work or caregiving commitments. Different approaches shape session activities - CBT may include worksheets or behavioral experiments to do between meetings, ACT and mindfulness often use short in-session exercises, and motivational interviewing supports planning for change. These practical tools can be used in virtual work to help people practice new skills in everyday settings.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar conditions, addictions, and related issues such as sleep and workplace problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is strengths-based and client-centered, combining talking with practical skills work like CBT exercises and mindfulness practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of clinical experience across corrections, hospice, and VA outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She practices as a CSW and is based in Georgia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.