- Addictions support
- Relationship focus
- Self-esteem work
About Judy
Judy Davis-Farash is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 30 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people navigate addictions, relationship strain, grief, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Judy aims to treat each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they work toward change.
Her sessions begin with listening closely to understand what matters most to the client. She tailors conversations and a treatment plan to fit each person’s needs. Clients can expect straightforward, practical steps alongside emotional support as they build motivation and confidence.
Judy draws from several approaches, including client-centered methods that follow the person’s own goals, cognitive behavioral techniques that break unhelpful thinking patterns, solution-focused strategies to set clear steps, and trauma-focused work when past events are part of the struggle. She blends these to match the situation rather than using a single method.
Over her career she has worked with many concerns beyond the main specialties, such as caregiver stress, body image, family of origin issues, and codependency. She also addresses matters like divorce, blended family dynamics, and eating-related difficulties when these come up in a person’s life.
Her practice is grounded in simple, respectful conversation and practical tools. Judy encourages people to take the first step, and she supports them as they try new ways of coping and relating.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Judy uses client-centered work to follow what each person says matters most. That approach focuses on listening, reflecting, and shaping the work around personal goals. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out priorities and feelings.She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT offers concrete tools to change unhelpful thinking and build different behaviors, which is useful for issues like low self-esteem, addictive patterns, and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Judy will discuss options and together decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This is a collaborative process where experiments and adjustments are expected as progress unfolds.
Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow people to check in from wherever they are. Some formats also let conversations be shorter or less bandwidth intensive when that helps someone keep therapy consistent.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Judy help with?
She helps people facing addictions, relationship problems, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her wider work also includes caregiver stress, codependency, body image, and family of origin issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is warm and practical. She listens first, then tailors conversations and steps to each person’s goals.
How much experience does she bring?
Judy has 30 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life stages.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California and practices there.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with Judy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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