About

My name is Judy Whitcher. I am a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California. I have been licensed in California for 3 years and was licensed in Arkansas (previously) for 13 years. I approach therapy as a collaborative effort between client and therapist where we work together to identify what direction therapy needs to go and move towards that goal together. I have worked with many populations from children, families, school based, community mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, geriatrics and severely mentally ill. I am particularly interested in working with personality disorders, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues and women's issues. My approach I use whatever approach is needed for the clients needs and goals but tend towards a Cognitive Behavioral Approach where we can change the negative thinking and take control of our emotions and behaviors as well as working on relaxation, mindfulness and empowerment. My focus I have worked with many populations from children, families, school based, community mental health, LGBTQ+ populations, geriatrics and severely mentally ill. I am particularly interested in working with personality disorders, anxiety, LGBTQ+ related issues and women's issues. My communication style When I work with clients, I tend to take a more relaxed approach and work on building a relationship of trust. I also try to be honest and direct with my clients and try to empower clients to move forward, make changes and achieve their goal. My journey to therapy My journey to becoming a therapist started with my curiosity about why our minds work the way we do and why we do the things we do. I also wanted to help people, especially people who are hurting. I feel like so many of us feel we have no control over our lives and I want to help people get that control back and learn to be happy, healthy and live their lives to the fullest