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Judith Guezen

Therapist

Judith Guezen

LMSW

Michigan · 31+ years of experience

Experienced Michigan social worker and therapist

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  • 31 years experience
  • Focus on mood issues
  • Practical and reflective

About Judith

Judith Guezen is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 31 years of clinical experience. She has spent decades helping people navigate mood problems, relationship struggles, attention differences, and intense emotions. Judith brings steady guidance and direct conversation to each session.

She keeps the room warm and interactive while also encouraging growth. Judith listens with respect and tries not to let diagnostic labels define a person. She works in clear language and sets goals that make sense for everyday life.

Her background includes long-term work with depression, bipolar conditions, ADHD, anger, and relationship concerns. She has also supported people dealing with adoption and foster care questions, aging and geriatric challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness and pain, and caregiver stress. The variety of her caseload over three decades shapes a flexible, pragmatic approach.

Judith combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive perspectives. That mix lets her shift between practical skill-building and deeper conversation about patterns and meaning. She tailors sessions to each person's needs instead of using a one-size-fits-all plan.

If someone is ready to start, Judith invites them to take small steps and build on progress. Her style balances challenge with support, aiming to help clients make changes that work in day-to-day life.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderDepressionADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

31+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Step 3

How evidence-based methods translate to online work

Judith draws from evidence-based therapeutic techniques to shape conversations and goals. Cognitive-behavioral approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood or anxiety. Humanistic methods emphasize respect, empathy, and personal strengths to help people feel heard and build motivation for change.

She also uses psychodynamic and rational-emotive ideas when helpful, which look at recurring patterns and beliefs that keep problems going. These approaches aim to make sense of why certain reactions happen and to develop different responses over time. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit current needs and goals, so treatment stays collaborative and practical.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Discussing how sessions will run is part of the first steps, and the therapist will help choose an approach and rhythm that suit daily life and therapeutic goals.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with relationship problems, anger, bipolar mood issues, depression, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, aging issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and interactive while also offering challenge to promote change. Sessions mix practical skill-building with deeper conversation about patterns and meaning.

What is her professional background?

She has 31 years of experience working as a therapist and counselor with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, attention differences, trauma, and relationship struggles.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, licensed in Michigan.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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