Licensed clinical social worker recordWisconsin
Judy Thomas, LCSW
Wisconsin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - mood and stress concerns
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Wisconsin
- LCSW, licence 7933-123
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149.012127
- NPI
- 1578879730
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Wisconsin
These details come from information Judy 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
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Judy
Judy Thomas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois and Wisconsin with 20 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, mood disorders, attention and motivation problems, and the everyday challenges those issues cause. Judy works directly and plainly, aiming for clear communication about goals and steps forward.
She helps people identify patterns that get in the way of daily functioning. Sessions break down problems into manageable parts and look for specific skills to change unhelpful habits. Judy draws from cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior ideas to address thinking, emotion regulation, and impulsivity.
Her approach also uses mindfulness and solution-focused strategies to build concrete coping tools and quick, practical shifts. She helps with relationship and sexual-culture concerns such as polyamory and BDSM, and with reproductive and postpartum mood changes. Career, life transitions, and questions about purpose are part of her practice as well.
Judy is direct about expectations and values straightforward communication. She works with people on substance use, self-harm behaviors, and trauma histories while paying attention to functioning at work, home, and school. The work is collaborative - the client’s priorities guide each session.
People who choose Judy can expect a mix of skills practice and problem-solving. She offers resource suggestions and concrete next steps between meetings. Her orientation is practical: reduce distress, improve day-to-day functioning, and rebuild routines that support goals.
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How Judy integrates approaches for online work
Judy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT focuses on practical exercises and behavior changes that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and attention-related difficulties.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT techniques can help when impulsivity, strong mood swings, or relationship conflicts are present.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Judy will discuss your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is reviewed.
The therapist biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can help fit therapy into a busy day - they can be easier to schedule around work, reduce travel time, and make it simpler to check in during transitional periods. Some formats also let people use audio-only contact for shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth needs, while others use video for fuller interaction. Ask about available session lengths and formats when you schedule.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Judy helps with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, addictions, relationship and family issues, and related concerns such as body image and sexual-culture topics.
What is her therapy style?
Her style is direct and straightforward with an emphasis on clear communication. She combines practical skills, problem-solving, and discussion to address daily functioning.
How long has she practiced?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working across a range of mood, attention, and stress-related problems.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with licenses in Illinois and Wisconsin and is based in Wisconsin.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling 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