This Work Is Personal — and This Isn’t Your Average Therapist Bio

Let’s be real — therapy isn’t just venting and hoping things magically get better. If that worked, we’d all be thriving by now. Real change happens when we stop slapping Band-Aids on symptoms and start digging into the real stuff underneath.

That’s where I come in.

I’m not the kind of therapist who just nods and says, “And how does that make you feel?” (Seriously… who does that?) I help you connect the dots, break the patterns that keep you stuck, and become the confident, self-trusting version of you that’s been waiting underneath all the noise.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, healing from trauma, navigating emotional eating, or just trying to stop overthinking every damn thing, I’ll give you the tools, insight, and support to actually move forward. My approach is direct but compassionate, solution-focused but still rooted in the why behind your patterns — because when you understand yourself, change isn’t just possible… it’s inevitable.

And I don’t just teach this — I’ve lived it.

I spent over 20 years battling emotional eating and living in a body shaped by trauma and survival. I also lived with panic disorder for most of my life — the kind that hijacks your mind, your breath, and your sense of safety. I know what it’s like to feel trapped in patterns you didn’t choose and terrified that change will never stick. But I also know what it’s like to come through it — not perfectly, not magically, but fully and honestly.

That’s the kind of change I help my clients create: real, sustainable, and rooted in self-trust — not shame.

I’m Judy — and I don’t do surface-level. I help people stop pretending they’re fine, unpack the deep stuff, and become the version of themselves they’ve never been allowed to be — until now.

When I’m not helping clients create life-changing breakthroughs, you’ll probably find me near the ocean — my ultimate happy place. Whether I’m soaking up the sun or just listening to the waves, the water always brings me back to myself.

I’m also a firm believer that music is medicine — if there’s a beat, I’m dancing. If there’s a mic, I’m singing. (Yes, karaoke is 100% my jam.)

Cooking and baking are also favorite ways to unwind — nothing beats a cozy night in the kitchen, trying out a new recipe or remixing an old favorite.

Spending time outdoors keeps me balanced, even if it’s just chilling on the lanai with some sunshine and a scroll through social media. And when it comes to recharging?
Nothing beats time with my family — and snuggles from my fur baby, Indie.

Life outside the (Virtual) Office!

If you're thinking...Yep, You're my therapist or coach, then,