Judith 'Judi' Shaffer, LICSW, LCSW

Judith 'Judi' Shaffer is a licensed social worker with 29 years of experience who helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She aims to make the first step easier by offering a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak openly about what matters to them. Judi works with those navigating relationship concerns and the uncertainties that come with midlife changes.

She uses straightforward conversations to understand what a person needs right now. That might mean looking at patterns that cause repeated stress, challenging unhelpful thoughts, or finding small practical steps to feel better day to day. Judi draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build on their strengths.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems going, and Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, achievable goals. At times she brings in Psychodynamic ideas to look at long-standing patterns rooted in early relationships. These approaches are mixed to match each person’s situation.

Judi is licensed in California and holds the credentials LICSW and LCSW. Her work includes support for caregiving stress, aging and geriatric topics, body image, eating-related issues, and family of origin concerns. She helps people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, and questions about life purpose.

Sessions are conducted in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to start.

How Judi’s approaches work in online therapy

Judith Shaffer uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person’s lead, listen closely, and build on what they already do well. This approach helps people who need a safe space to talk through feelings and regain confidence.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to pinpoint unhelpful thoughts and habits, then try new ways of thinking and acting. CBT can be helpful for stress, anxiety, depressive moods, and practical problems that come with life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Judi collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means checking in about what is helping, adjusting the plan, and setting clear, manageable steps together.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what options are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to maintain continuity of care during life changes while focusing on concrete coping skills and problem-solving.