Judith Johnson, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Judith

Judith Johnson uses practical, evidence-based techniques to help people handle stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and relationship concerns. She brings 18 years of experience and a calm, straightforward style to sessions. Judith holds an MD and is licensed as an LCPC, and she frames therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s strengths guide progress.

Clients can expect clear, step-by-step work that focuses on daily coping skills and real-life changes. Judith helps people name what feels overwhelming and develop tools to reduce symptoms like panic, social anxiety, or low mood.

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Background and approach

She also addresses intimacy-related concerns and the fallout from separation and divorce in ways that aim to restore steadiness. Judith pays close attention to how trauma and abuse shape behavior and relationships. She helps people make sense of difficult memories and build routines that support gentle recovery.

Practical exercises and paced conversations are used rather than long, abstract theories. For parents, Judith offers help with parenting strain and communication problems, emphasizing small, achievable changes. She also works with feelings of guilt, shame, and the process of forgiveness so people can move forward with less burden.

The approach is plainspoken and goal-focused: identify one or two priorities, try small changes, and review what’s working. Therapy is offered in English and conducted in formats that fit different schedules and needs.

Evidence-based approaches for online support

Judith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and gradual change. One common approach focuses on coping skills for anxiety and panic - learning breathing, grounding, and stepwise exposure to reduce avoidance and panic attacks. Another approach addresses trauma and post-traumatic stress by helping people organize memories, reduce distressing reactions, and build stable routines that improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try a method, and adjust based on what helps most. That collaborative process makes it easier to find techniques that fit your situation and preferences.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues, phone works well when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins, and chat or text can suit shorter updates or times when typing feels easier. These formats make it simpler to fit sessions into busy days and to keep continuity when schedules change.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Judith commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, and depression. Additional focus areas include communication problems, divorce and separation, and panic attacks.

How would you describe her therapy style?

The style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, short-term goals, and real-life changes rather than abstract theory. Conversations are paced and focused on what the client finds most useful.

What is her professional background?

She has 18 years of professional experience working with people facing a range of emotional and relationship issues. Her work emphasizes applying evidence-based techniques to everyday problems.

Where is she licensed and practicing?

She is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCPC as listed in her profile. Sessions are offered from her Maryland practice.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are not currently accepted. Services are focused on people located where her licensing permits practice.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. These options allow shorter check-ins or fuller video conversations as needed.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match needs and preferences before scheduling.

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Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English