Judith Wilson

Her background includes independent practice, intensive outpatient programs for severe mental illness and substance use, wilderness programs for teens, and outpatient services for children, adolescents, and families. She has worked in homes with at-risk families and received training in trauma counseling. In sessions she uses straightforward, person-focused methods that help people understand themselves and improve relationships.

She uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and follow the client’s lead, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Narrative Therapy to reframe life stories. She also draws on Mindfulness and Motivational Interviewing when helpful. Judith approaches goals in concrete steps.

She helps clients set short-term and long-term targets and maps out realistic actions to reach them. Her stated aim is to walk alongside people as they learn to accept themselves and build healthier connections. Outside of work she is active in her church, enjoys writing, cooking, sewing and quilting, and treasures time with family and grandchildren.

She holds a Master’s degree in Agency and Community Counseling from the University of Montevallo and a Bachelor’s degree in Education and Biblical Studies from Southeastern Bible College.