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Dr. Judy Matthews, PhD

Dr. Judy Matthews, PhD

Psychologist
CA
Judy Matthews is a therapist who specializes in working with older adults, valuing the unique perspectives, experiences, and wisdom they bring to therapy. She emphasizes the benefits and importance of online therapy for older adults, as it provides convenience and a sense of safety, especially for those with medical conditions.Judy's therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on relationship-building, understanding each client's issues and strengths, and identifying common ground. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and relaxation techniques to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and address emotional and behavioral challenges. Her path to psychology began with a career in teaching, first in general education, then in special education, and finally becoming a School Psychologist.She ultimately became a psychologist in her 40s, inspired by the desire to help students and parents more directly. Judy encourages clients to be patient with themselves, recognizing that real change takes time. She believes therapy is effective for reducing anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and supporting clients through various life changes and challenges.Personally, she enjoys animals, travel, and spending time at her vacation home in Mexico.

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About Dr. Judy Matthews

Focus areas

Anxiety
Psychological Trauma
Depression
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Person-Centered
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Judy Matthews

Judy Matthews is a therapist who specializes in working with older adults, valuing the unique perspectives, experiences, and wisdom they bring to therapy. She emphasizes the benefits and importance of online therapy for older adults, as it provides convenience and a sense of safety, especially for those with medical conditions.Judy's therapeutic approach is client-centered, focusing on relationship-building, understanding each client's issues and strengths, and identifying common ground. She primarily uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, and relaxation techniques to help clients reframe unhelpful thoughts and address emotional and behavioral challenges. Her path to psychology began with a career in teaching, first in general education, then in special education, and finally becoming a School Psychologist.She ultimately became a psychologist in her 40s, inspired by the desire to help students and parents more directly. Judy encourages clients to be patient with themselves, recognizing that real change takes time. She believes therapy is effective for reducing anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, and supporting clients through various life changes and challenges.Personally, she enjoys animals, travel, and spending time at her vacation home in Mexico.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

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Practice names

Education and training

  • United States international University (PhD)

NPI number

1134248461

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Dr. Judy Matthews frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Judy Matthews on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Judy Matthews speak?

Dr. Judy Matthews speaks English.

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