Judy Strauss

LCSW, 17 years of experience

Clients say this provider is

Authentic
Direct
Solution oriented

About me

Welcome, I am glad you found me. I’m an LCSW & a PhD who has worked for many years helping people dream again. I work with individuals and couples to navigate life’s challenges, strengthen their relationships, and create meaningful change. I am interested in the unique story each person brings to therapy.

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

Your first session, like all that follows is all about you. It is an opportunity for me to get to know you as a person—not just the problems that brought you to therapy, but your experiences, relationships, strengths, hopes, and concerns. You don’t need to prepare anything or have everything figured out beforehand. We will begin wherever feels most important to you and explore what is happening in your life right now, what may be standing in your way, and what you would like to be different.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I bring warmth, curiosity, and more than two decades of clinical experience to my work. Clients often tell me they feel deeply heard, understood, and accepted in our sessions. I combine insight, practical guidance, and genuine compassion to help people navigate challenges, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful change in their lives.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I work best with adults who are seeking a deeper understanding of themselves and their relationships. Many of my clients are navigating anxiety, depression, life transitions, grief, relationship challenges, family conflict, or questions about identity and purpose. They may feel stuck in recurring patterns, overwhelmed by current circumstances, or simply ready to grow in new ways. Whether you are facing a specific challenge or looking for greater self-awareness and fulfillment, I offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where we can explore what matters most and work toward meaningful, lasting change.

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Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

I incorporate Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed interventions to help clients identify and understand the different “parts” of themselves that may hold conflicting emotions, beliefs, needs, or protective strategies. I help clients develop curiosity and compassion toward these internal experiences rather than judging or suppressing them. Through this process, clients gain insight into how protective parts, vulnerable parts, and core emotional wounds influence their thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationships. The goal is to increase self-leadership, emotional regulation, self-compassion, and internal harmony while reducing distress and reactivity.

, 5 ratings

1 rating with written reviews

September 27, 2026

We just met and I love her already. It's like, "we're off to the races". I'm looking forward to having expert support tackling my goal from every angle.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Judy