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Judith Lathrop, LMFT
New York
Licensed LMFT - Relationships and Mood
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused methods
- Family systems perspective
About Judith
Judith Lathrop is a New York State licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of clinical experience. She helps people with depression, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, parenting stress, grief, and problems related to addiction and intimacy. Judith offers practical, hands-on support aimed at clearer thinking and better everyday coping.
She trained for a master's degree in marriage and family counseling and has worked with individuals and relational problems since 1996. Her practice draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Systemic Therapy to address patterns that keep people stuck. Sessions often include short exercises and homework to try outside of appointments.
Judith uses family systems ideas to map how interactions affect feelings and behavior. She also employs strategic and solution-focused techniques to identify small changes that produce noticeable differences. The work emphasizes specific steps people can take between meetings to test new ways of thinking and acting.
She notes that personal growth has informed her clinical work and that she sometimes encourages clients to stretch beyond comfortable patterns when progress stalls. The approach balances steady support with concrete tasks designed to produce clearer results over time.
Sessions are offered in English and Judith accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How Judith Uses CBT and Systemic Ideas Online
Judith uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. CBT sessions focus on specific problems, practical exercises, and short assignments to try between meetings. Systemic Therapy is used to map interaction patterns and how relationships shape feelings and behavior; this helps identify small shifts that change repeated cycles.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Judith will collaborate with each person to decide which methods best match their goals and preferences. That may mean trying CBT for a period, then adding systemic or solution-focused strategies if relational patterns need attention.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten some appointments to a focused check-in, and let people complete homework exercises that link directly to their everyday routines. Judith will discuss session length and structure as part of the initial match so practical arrangements fit the client's life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with depression, anxiety, relationship and family problems, parenting stress, grief, addiction-related issues, and intimacy-related concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Systemic Therapy to focus on thoughts, behaviors, and interaction patterns. She often assigns brief homework to test new skills between sessions.
How long has she practiced?
She has practiced for 30 years, holding a master's degree in marriage and family counseling and working in clinical roles since 1996.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a New York State LMFT and lists New York as her professional location.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Fees vary with location and therapy uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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