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Judy Davis-Farash, LMFT
California
LMFT - Addictions and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-focused methods
- Grief and loss work
About Judy
Judy Davis-Farash is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 30 years of professional experience. She focuses on addictions, relationship challenges, grief and loss, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Judy works with people who want practical ways to change unhelpful patterns and rebuild confidence.
Her practice combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered and solution-focused methods. She listens to specific concerns and helps identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. Sessions often include short, doable tasks to try between meetings.
Judy has long experience helping people handle major life transitions and losses. She also addresses issues such as caregiving stress, blended family adjustments, commitment concerns, and family of origin problems. She uses straightforward conversations about what is and is not working now.
When addictions, eating concerns, or relationship breakdowns are present, Judy helps people map concrete steps to reduce harm and rebuild routines. She works on communication problems and boundary-setting in everyday terms. Her approach aims for clear, measurable changes clients can notice week to week.
People who choose her practice can expect goal-focused sessions that emphasize practical strategies. She asks about current obstacles and builds simple plans to test new responses. Sessions also address coping with illness, body image struggles, forgiveness, and stress related to caregiving or aging.
How Cognitive Behavioral and Client-Centered Methods Work Online
Judy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break down the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT sessions focus on spotting unhelpful thoughts, trying different responses, and setting small experiments to change behavior. Client-Centered Therapy complements this by prioritizing the client's experience and pacing, allowing the person to describe what matters most in their own words.She also uses solution-focused techniques to build practical steps and quick wins. These methods aim to identify what is already working and expand it. Together, the approaches support clear goals and frequent review so progress can be measured over weeks.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Judy will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to solve. She helps decide which methods to use and adjusts the plan as needs change.
The therapist's biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people try focused skill practice between meetings and keep continuity when life becomes hectic.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most?
She works with addictions, relationship difficulties, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus a range of related family and caregiving concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to find and test thoughts and habits that keep problems going, then practices small behavior changes to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her professional background?
She has 30 years of experience as a therapist, working with people across addictions, relationships, grief, and other life challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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