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Dr. Judith Dickey

Compassionate depth psychology for everyday challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
35 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Judith

Dr. Judith Dickey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience. She welcomes adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, sleep problems, addiction concerns, mood shifts, or struggles with intimacy and self-worth.

Her style is calm and direct, focused on helping people find practical steps they can use between sessions. Judith combines family therapy training with depth psychology and psycho-spiritual ideas.

Background and approach

She draws on Jungian and archetypal perspectives to help people notice recurring patterns and hidden stories that shape their choices. This work aims to strengthen emotional stamina and promote clearer, more meaningful responses to life events. She also uses Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly called tapping, to help reduce bodily-held distress from traumatic events and anxiety.

Tapping involves gentle self-applied pressure on acupressure points while talking through specific upsetting memories or feelings. Judith integrates tapping when it seems likely to speed relief and increase coping capacity. Dr.

Dickey values lifestyle changes as part of recovery. She discusses nutrition, movement, sleep, restorative practices, and social connection as ways to support mood and resilience. She encourages simple, doable changes rather than sweeping rules.

She holds a master’s degree in family therapy from the California Family Study Center and a doctorate in clinical psychology with emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her California license number is CA LMFT 24294.

How therapeutic methods translate online

Depth psychology and Jungian ideas focus on identifying recurring life patterns and the stories people carry. Online sessions use conversation and guided reflection to surface those hidden themes and consider new, healthier responses. This approach can help with relationship patterns, life purpose questions, and repeated emotional reactions.

Emotional Freedom Techniques, or tapping, is a brief body-based method that can reduce anxiety and the intensity of traumatic memories. In online sessions the therapist guides the client through tapping sequences while addressing specific feelings or events to ease distress and increase clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That may mean combining depth-oriented exploration with practical skills and occasional tapping to speed relief.

Online formats offer flexibility for people balancing busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions remove visual demands; live chat and text messaging work for brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to maintain continuity and fit therapy into daily routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, sleep problems, parenting concerns, anger, career questions, and mood disorders including bipolar symptoms.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends family therapy skills, depth psychology, and psycho-spiritual perspectives. Sessions mix practical guidance, exploration of personal patterns, and techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques when helpful.
What is her clinical background?
She has 35 years of experience and education in family therapy and depth psychology. Her training includes a master’s degree in family therapy and a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in California as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT 24294, and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on the client's needs and scheduling.
How do I begin and what does cost look like?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
35 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English

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