Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Judith Bookman, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Relationships and Life Change
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 716
- NPI
- 1316096845
- Experience
- 37 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Judith supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT methods
- Solution-focused work
- Career and grief support
About Judith
Judith Bookman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 37 years of experience. She works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief and loss, career conflicts, stress and anxiety, and the broader strain of life changes. Judith also addresses concerns related to parenting, self-esteem, LGBT issues, and coaching for career or executive challenges.
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented. She uses methods grounded in problem-solving and cognitive work. Sessions look at current patterns, thought habits, and small actions that can lead to change. Judith emphasizes clients' existing strengths and choices when planning next steps.
Judith draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to structure sessions. That means she helps people identify unhelpful thinking and try out concrete new behaviors. She also works with short-term goals to build momentum and track progress.
Over her career she has supported people through caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, blended family concerns, cancer-related challenges, and recovery from loss. She has also worked with first responder issues, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and family-of-origin problems.
People who meet with Judith can expect straightforward conversation and practical strategies. The first sessions typically clarify goals and pick a few manageable steps. Ongoing work focuses on building skills, improving communication, and reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life.
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Approaches used in online sessions and practical fit
Judith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and it is often used for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy is another method she uses; it centers on setting clear, short-term goals and identifying small steps that move a person toward those goals.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Judith will work with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences, and she will adjust strategies based on what is working. The early sessions usually set goals and try one or two approaches to see how they fit.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Because the biography does not specify particular session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can help make it easier to schedule regular check-ins, manage follow-up between sessions, and practice skills in daily life without adding long commutes.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with relationship struggles, grief, career challenges, stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, and issues related to LGBT identity.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a practical, goal-focused approach that emphasizes problem solving and small behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with a wide range of life and health-related challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers