Judy Davis-Farash
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
About Judy
I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
What Judy helps with
- Addictions
- Coping with life changes
- Grief
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
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- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
How Judy works
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Judy really listens and is very genuine and straightforward. She has helped me and my husband during a very difficult time.”
- “I’m so thankful that I can talk with someone about all the issues & stress in my life. Judy gives me applicable advice and activities that have given me better sleep, relationships and motivation to stand up for myself, focus on priorities and communicate effectively”
- “I had an amazing first experience with Judy, so compelling and profound to a point where I actually shed tears with her and my love one. That's how powerful her expertise proved to me that there is still hope to become a better version of yourself by taking the small steps towards the positive end goal. And as a secured man proudly admitting this, that should display the type of work Judy provided and will continue to do so until we reach our destination. Thank you so much, Judy!!”
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- “Judy has been super helpful so far. Especially with accommodating our sporadic schedules and picking up where we left off each time. She presents herself in a neutral way and encourages us both to self reflect on particular issues that may be forming relationship roadblocks.”
- “We have only had two sessions, but so far Judy has been very helpful. We both feel comfortable communicating with her and are looking forward to our next session.”
- “Really enjoying the couple of sessions we’ve had with Judy, and looking forward to more.”
- “Judy is a great therapist and has a wealth of knowledge and expertise. She is very open minded and offers a safe space free of judgement.”
- “She understands everything that I’ve told her and has provided a way that I can think for myself and she is a great listener as well as keeping everything straight forward with her answers”
- “We have had an excellent experience working with Judy. She is a compassionate listener who has taught us a lot about communication. She is always available and provides an empathetic ear whenever we need. We are grateful to have found Judy and would definitely recommend her to others!”
- “Judy is amazing! Thank you listening to both of us. We appreciate you.”
- “Thank you for all you have helped us with.”
- “Judy is the best! Highly recommend!”
- “Judy is open and honest and forces you to be as well. She is knowledgeable and helpful<br /> In the right ways.”
- “We are just starting with July but so far I feel very comfortable and honest with her. I feel like she gives great tools for us to use.”
- “Amazing therapist”
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