Judith 'Judi' Shaffer, LICSW, LCSW
Licensed in California · 29 years in practice
Judith "Judi" Shaffer helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, California
- 16364 · expires June 2026
- LICSW, Massachusetts
- 1015394 · expires December 2026
- NPI
- 1740765106 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 29
- Languages
- English
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About Judith
Judith "Judi" Shaffer helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions. She is a licensed clinical social worker with experience across many common struggles. Judi writes plainly and keeps sessions focused on what matters to each person.
Judi is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and also lists LCSW in California. She has worked in the field for 29 years and draws on that long experience when supporting clients through tough periods.
Background and approach
Conversations are calm and direct, with room to talk about feelings and practical steps forward. Her approach adapts to the person's needs. She uses client-centered methods to follow what each person brings to the room.
She also applies cognitive behavioral ideas to help notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Judi pays attention to relationship patterns and early life influences. When helpful, she uses psychodynamic questions to uncover recurring themes that affect current choices.
Solution-focused strategies are used to identify small, achievable goals and build momentum. Sessions are offered in English and available to people in California. Judi supports adults facing midlife change, caregiving stress, body image and eating concerns, family of origin struggles, grief over separation or divorce, and feelings of isolation.
She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and useful.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Judith lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Judith names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Judi commonly uses client-centered therapy, which means she follows the person's lead and prioritizes listening. This approach helps people feel heard and shapes goals around what they say matters most. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers hands-on strategies to change patterns and reduce symptoms.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Judi will talk through options with each person and adjust methods based on goals, preferences, and how someone responds. That collaboration helps tailor sessions to what actually brings improvement for the individual.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for longer conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be used when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging allow for brief check-ins, day-to-day support, or shorter reflective exchanges. These formats offer flexibility to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping the focus on clear goals and steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Judi address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, body image, family of origin problems, and midlife concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm and practical. She blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools, psychodynamic inquiry, and solution-focused goal setting to match the person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
Judi has 29 years of professional experience working in mental health. She brings long-term clinical experience to help people navigate chronic and acute life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds MA LICSW and CA LCSW credentials and is based in California. These credentials are shown as provided in her profile.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats fit different needs such as shorter check-ins or full conversations on camera.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with Judi?
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