Counseling is a process where we can work together to bring about change or help you adjust to change that has been forced upon you, with the ultimate goal of improving your quality of life.
I am also designated as an adoption competent therapist. I enjoy working with adoptive parents, adults who were adopted, as well as, my personal heroes, the birth mothers. I have also completed training to use Eye Movement, Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
With training in both Social Work and Accounting, I am particularly well equipped to help families as they navigate through financial challenges and deal with the relational issues that these challenges may raise.
And then there is life and sometimes it is just hard. As Mr. Rogers said, “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable. When we can talk about our feelings, they become less overwhelming, less upsetting, and less scary. The people we trust with that important talk can help us know that we are not alone.” I believe that I can be that person you can trust. I never want to think of anybody being alone, holding on what they’ve been told is unmentionable.
As a friend of mine says, “Life is not a dress rehearsal.” We don’t get a do-over. Let’s work together to make the most of it!
So, contact me and let’s get together and see if I am someone who you are comfortable with. I’d love to help.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LCSW SW15543
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Judith (Judy) Hefren. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have tried a few therapists and Dr. Hefren is by far the best. She is empathetic and smart. She offers a unique perspective that I find very helpful. I highly recommend her.
Written on Sep 11, 2023 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
Had my first session with dr hefron today went very well
Written on Mar 24, 2023 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 2 days on issues concerning depression, and family conflicts
Dr. Hefren really listened to me. I had one session then kinda disappeared on her because life got hard. I’m sure she has a lot of patients but she took notes in our initial conversation & remembered a significant date in my life. She reached out to me even though my account was moved to inactive just to make sure I am ok. It says a lot about her as a therapist & I appreciate it.
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and grief
Judy is a great sounding board. I feel better after I talk to her.
Written on Dec 16, 2022 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
She has been such an amazing help. Guiding me through my divorce
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Dr. Hefren has listened to me and has given good advice. I needed that and I have followed up all advices.
Written on Sep 23, 2022 after therapy with Judith (Judy) for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief