Judith Jacques, LCSW
Calm, practical therapy for life changes
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- Solution focused
- Relationship support
- Practical strategies
About Judith
Judith works in a straightforward, solution-focused way. Sessions center on identifying practical steps that can improve daily life. She brings a calm, empathetic style and a bit of wit when appropriate. Her aim is to make therapy understandable and doable for people juggling many demands.
Judith earned a Master of Social Work from Boston College and practiced for many years in Massachusetts before working in Florida. That background includes additional training and long experience with eating concerns, blended families, separation and divorce, and addictions. She has also worked with people on the autism spectrum.
She describes her practice as flexible about age and relationship status and has experience with people from early childhood through later life. Judith highlights listening first, then collaborating on goals and simple strategies to move forward. Her methods focus on change that fits everyday life.
Clients can expect practical homework, short-term planning, and adjustments over time as needs shift. The overall aim is clearer communication, improved coping, and targeted steps toward better routines and relationships.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Approaches that guide online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person’s experience. It helps people feel heard and shapes goals around what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and introduces small, testable changes to improve mood and routines. The Gottman Method concentrates on relationship interactions and practical communication skills to reduce conflict and rebuild connection.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Judith will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration means trying strategies, reviewing what helps, and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
If you prefer online work, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can guide practical exercises, homework, and communication skills just as they would in person, while adapting sessions to your circumstances and pace.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Judith help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, eating concerns, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, parenting challenges, and midlife transitions, among others.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is empathetic and calm with a practical focus. She uses a solution-focused approach to identify concrete steps people can try between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and a Master of Social Work from Boston College. Much of her work has included eating concerns, blended families, separation and addiction issues.
Where is her practice based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Florida and holds the credential LCSW, listed as FL LCSW in her profile.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients able to work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can inquire about working together.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.