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Judith Guezen

LMSW

Compassionate, experienced clinical social worker

  • 31 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Aims for practical change

About Judith

Judith Guezen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) in Michigan with over 31 years of clinical experience. She has spent decades helping people cope with mood concerns such as depression and bipolar disorder, attention and focus struggles related to ADHD, and relationship and anger issues. Judith brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and aims to meet people where they are. Her style is warm and interactive, and she balances listening with gentle challenge to help clients move toward their goals. Judith avoids stigmatizing labels and treats each person as an individual. She draws on a mix of therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations and plans to fit what each person needs. Judith has worked with people facing a wide range of life stresses, including adoption and foster care matters, caregiving strain, chronic illness and pain, cancer, and adjustment concerns across the lifespan. She has also supported those coping with trauma, abuse, communication and commitment issues, codependency, and body image struggles. In sessions she will focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, while also attending to emotions and relationship patterns. The process is collaborative: Judith helps people identify small changes that build toward larger goals. For someone feeling stuck by mood swings, relationship strain, or life transitions, she offers steady support and straightforward strategies to try. Prospective clients are encouraged to learn more and consider whether her approach feels like a fit before beginning work together.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Judith draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that mix practical thinking work and attention to feelings. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with new, realistic perspectives; these methods are useful for depression, anxiety, and anger management. Humanistic and relational approaches emphasize respect, listening, and the therapeutic relationship to help people feel understood and to explore personal values and choices. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Judith will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts pacing and methods as progress is made, and she checks in regularly to see what is helping most. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Others prefer meeting in person when possible; Judith will discuss what works best and adapt the plan so therapy fits into everyday routines.

License and NPI

LMSW Michigan · No. 6801062460
NPI1427182591

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Judith address?

She works with mood and behavioral concerns such as depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, and relationship difficulties, along with related challenges like caregiving stress, chronic illness, body image, and adjustment after adoption or foster care.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is warm and interactive while also offering challenge when needed. She balances listening with practical suggestions and tailors conversations to individual goals.

What is her clinical background?

Judith has over 31 years of experience as a therapist and counselor, working with a wide range of life and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for Judith?

She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats does she provide?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether phone or video work for your needs.

How does billing and cost work?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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