Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Judith (Judy) Nichols, LCSW, LCSW-C
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LCSW-C
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05661300
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW-C, licence 44SC05661300
- NPI
- 1710337142
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship support
- CBT and mindfulness
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Nichols is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds the LCSW-C designation in New Jersey. She has three years of clinical experience. Judy works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
Her approach is direct and practical. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can be done differently. She uses clear, structured methods alongside time to talk and reflect. Clients can expect straightforward conversation about problems and next steps.
Judy draws on client-centered techniques to keep the conversation focused on each person's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Mindfulness methods help with stress, grounding, and managing anxious thinking.
She also uses motivational interviewing to support readiness for change and narrative therapy to look at personal stories and patterns. These methods are mixed to match the issue at hand and a person's way of working. The therapist and client decide together what to try.
Judy practices in New Jersey and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are required before the first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's priorities and what matters most right now. Online sessions using this approach center on the issues the client brings and on practical next steps to try between meetings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. In an online setting CBT often includes short exercises, thought records, and homework that fit into daily life. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can be practiced between sessions and discussed during meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to pick methods that suit their goals, energy, and day-to-day schedule. This is a team process where approaches can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm which session formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for check-ins from different locations. Some formats are better for brief check-ins or lower-bandwidth connections, while others work well for longer, interactive sessions that use worksheets or guided exercises.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and conversational. She uses client-centered conversation with structured tools like CBT and mindfulness to address specific problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of clinical experience as a social worker and counselor.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and holds LCSW-C credentials. She is licensed in New Jersey.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers