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Online therapist

Judith Jacques

Experienced LCSW focused on practical solutions

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
21 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Judith

Judith Jacques is a licensed clinical social worker with 21 years of practice who helps people cope with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and a wide range of life challenges. She often supports clients facing eating issues, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy problems, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem struggles, and ADHD.

Judith also works with people dealing with career transitions, compassion fatigue, bipolar disorder, and complex life changes.

Background and approach

She trained at Boston College where she earned a Master of Social Work and has lived and practiced in multiple states before relocating to Florida. Judith draws on long personal and professional experience to inform her work and says that those life experiences contribute to her perspective as a therapist. She describes herself as calm, empathetic, and occasionally witty.

Her therapeutic style leans toward solution-focused work that concentrates on practical steps to improve a person's situation. She also uses client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral strategies, and she incorporates relationship approaches such as the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy when relevant. Sessions aim to identify small, doable changes that make daily life better.

Judith has particular experience with eating concerns, blended family dynamics, separation and divorce issues, addictions, and support for people on the autism spectrum. She is comfortable working across a broad age range and with individual adults and couples. People who choose Judith can expect straightforward conversation, goal-focused planning, and a steady presence in the room.

She invites practical problem solving and works collaboratively to find approaches that fit each person's needs.

Approaches that guide online care

Judith often blends practical, evidence-informed methods into her sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's perspective, helping people feel heard and respected while they decide their own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change routines that cause distress. The Gottman Method offers tools for improving communication and resolving conflict, useful for couples working on trust, connection, and recurring arguments.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Judith will work together with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. She tailors sessions so strategies are relevant and manageable for everyday life rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available formats before booking since they are not listed here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy schedules, makes it easier to keep regular appointments, and allows shorter check-ins when life is hectic. Online options can also make participation easier when travel or time constraints make in-person sessions difficult. Talk with Judith about which approach and session rhythm would best fit your needs.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Gottman Method

A research-based framework for couples, focused on how partners argue, repair, and stay connected. Practical and structured, with exercises to try between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Judith address?
She supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, eating issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, sleeping trouble, parenting, and ADHD.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Judith uses a practical, solution-focused style and mixes client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools. She focuses on identifying concrete steps that can improve day-to-day life.
What is her professional background?
She earned a Master of Social Work from Boston College and brings 21 years of clinical experience to her practice.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
Judith practices in Florida and holds an LCSW credential, listed as FL LCSW.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are accepted.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here and may vary.
What does therapy cost and how do subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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Experience
21 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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