What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.92
Average wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.92
“I find comfort in her approach to learning about my challenges in life. Look forward to working with her more”
Michael Andrew B.February 10, 2025Video visit
“Very friendly and kind. Very aware of possible trigger points and good at navigating through without triggering”
Initials hiddenJuly 10, 2024Video visit
About Judith MacDowell
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Judith MacDowell
Welcome to my profile. I invite you to consider my services as you search for a partner in creating the life you imagine. With over 700 reviews on ZocDoc and a 4.92 rating, my commitment is to you-your goals, your needs, and the transformation path and tools to get there. I am excited to bring over 25 years of clinical experience specializing in anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, social anxiety), depression, trauma, dual diagnoses, family issues, and more. I hold a Master's in Clinical Social Work from VCU University, which laid the foundation for my clinical expertise. I have two other Masters Degrees that compliment my expertise in behavioral health, recovery, mind/body support, stress management, trauma care and neuro based interventions (such as biofeedback, EMDR, mindfulness certified.) I am dedicated to your path toward a more balanced life, integrating mind/body work into every goal. Postgraduate certifications also enhance my focus and expertise in science-based, short-term, (CBT oriented) outcome-driven, compassionate, and individualized plans. My style is interactive, goal focused and compassionate. Methods include Cognitive Behavioral approaches and much more. Your needs may also include exploring greater depths of life experiences, including trauma and family systems. All work is supported by mind/body resources, individualized support between sessions and finding the "fit" that moves you to motivation and change.
Transformation is a personal journey, and multiple approaches are cornerstones of our process to understand emotions, behaviors, patterns, the life you've lived, and the direction you wish to go. Our collaboration will foster new responses and behaviors for the future you envision.
Please note that sessions are conducted via teletherapy, using a private, HIPAA-compliant video platform that fits right into your life.
Judith MacDowell, LCSW
What should a new client know about working with you?
Welcome to my profile, I invite you to consider my services in your search for a partner in seeking the life you imagine. With over 700 reviews on ZocDoc (and 4.92 rating), my commitment is to you; your goals, your needs and the transformation path and tools to get there. I am excited to have over 25 years of clinical experience specializing in anxiety disorders (OCD, panic, social anxiety); depression, trauma, dual diagnoses, family issues and more. I am dedicated to your path toward a more balanced life, mind/body work is part of every goal. Postgraduate certifications enhance my focus, expertise on science-based, short-term, outcome-driven, compassionate, and individualized plans. My priorities will mirror yours; my style is interactive & compassionate; methods include Cognitive Behavioral approaches and much more. Your needs may also include exploring greater depths of life experiences, including trauma and family systems. All work is supported by mind/body resources, guidance in journaling and other change agents. Transformation is a personal journey and multiple approaches (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT, REBT, ACT are cornerstones of our process to understand emotions, behaviors, patterns, the life you've lived, and the direction you wish to go. Our collaboration will foster new responses and behaviors for the future you envision. I will work with your time and needs.
Please note that sessions are by teletherapy, video platform that is private, HIPPA compliant and fits right into your life.
Judith MacDowell LCSW
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $175 for 60 minutes
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1144487794
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.92
Wait time
4.88
Bedside manner
4.92
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722 reviews
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I find comfort in her approach to learning about my challenges in life. Look forward to working with her more
February 10, 2025Michael Andrew B.Verified patientVideo visit
Very friendly and kind. Very aware of possible trigger points and good at navigating through without triggering
July 10, 2024Initials hiddenVideo visit
Probably the most productive and stress-free mental health experiences I've ever had in NYC. Highly, highly recommended!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I would highly recommend Judy to everyone searching for a therapist. Her wisdom, patience and guidance are invaluable.
More than 1 year agoMN
Excellent therapist with a solutions-oriented approach to help manage your mental health. I highly recommend her.
December 22, 2018Jared K.Verified patient
She's my first therapist and has been terrific. Very clear communication, I'm very comfortable speaking with her.
More than 1 year agoEmma W.Verified patient
She was very attentive and welcoming from the beginning of the session. I felt heard and completely comfortable.
May 26, 2018Brianna S.Verified patient
Extremely kind.. compassionate.. and helpful. I highly recommend Judith.. she is a phenomenal therapist.
September 9, 2019Vanessa A.Verified patient
Judith is great . It’s just difficult to get in touch with her after the session
August 8, 2024Trang N.Verified patientVideo visit
Counselor is very professional, excellent communicator and listener.
March 9, 2025Andrea V.Verified patientVideo visit
She is a fantastic clinician, so warm and friendly. She is validating and provides valuable insight.
April 3, 2018Initials hidden
Provider is punctual, professional and provides a safe space.
April 13, 2025Andrea V.Verified patientVideo visit
Very down to earth and easy to talk too! Super calm. Great motivation for working towards a goal.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Judith is absolutely amazing to work with. She’s given me great tools to help manage my anxiety.
January 2, 2020Vanessa A.Verified patient
It was easy to get in touch and the appointment was great!
April 9, 2025Bridget C.Verified patientVideo visit
Attentive and compassionate. Lucky to have Judith to work with me through my life journey.
May 5, 2021Marc L.Verified patientVideo visit
Judith was so great to talk to I felt as if I'd known her forever. Would highly recommend!
October 11, 2018Initials hidden
Good listener, she can work on being a bit more ready when her client arrives.
February 21, 2018Amber P.Verified patient
Judith was super helpful, kind and calming! Would highly recommend!
October 30, 2018Initials hidden
My first visit was great. Can’t wait to start my journey with her.
May 6, 2020Charmay P.Verified patientVideo visit
I hope I'm able to go back and I very truly don't like therapy!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Judith was a joy to speak to, and I'll certainly be returning.
May 16, 2019Matthew N.Verified patient
Best therapist, so kind and calm and compassionate.
More than 1 year agoNicole H.Verified patient
Stellar person, so excited to work together!
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Judith is kind, compassionate, professional, action oriented, and incredibly helpful. Judith has assisted me in working through a number of life transitions and I'm incredibly grateful for her objectivity and ability to integrate CBT practices into every day life.
September 15, 2022Initials hiddenVideo visit
Judith is hands down fantastic. A wonderful listener, a fantastic person to talk to when things feel rough. She’s been a lifesaver during a difficult year.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
It’s always a great experience working with Judith. She is a warm person and an empathetic listener and expertly guides conversation toward learnings. She never rushes through a session and helps me feel recognized and valued.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
She fell asleep during our appointment. I have noticed her getting drowsy a couple times, but actually falling asleep was awful.
Also not good at scheduling - she books patients back to back, so there's no time for her to recalibrate after her last patient, and you frequently end up waiting. Even if you waited 15 mins, you cannot go over time, because she already has another patient waiting. I don't get it.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Judy is truly wonderful. Not all therapists are equal, and Judy definitely sets the bar very high. She is warm, attentive and is equipped with numerous tools and resources to help.
More than 1 year agoVictoria L.Verified patientVideo visit
Like others wrote, just because you get a first appointment doesn’t mean you will get another. I am serious about weekly therapy and feel like a wasted my time with her. She was nice and everything but said to email to schedule the next appointment but I emailed her twice and haven’t heard back. I’m not the first to leave that kind of review. Seems to me like she offers zoc doc appointments whenever she has a random opening in between her regular clients but doesn’t actually take new patients
June 21, 2020Agnes L.Verified patientVideo visit
She is very supportive and validating.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Judith is kind, understanding, validating and encouraging and is helpful is recognizing thought processes that are limiting or debilitating. She offers great guidance on a way past or through these distortions in thoughts/ feelings.
April 30, 2020Kimberly E.Verified patientVideo visit
Judith is a very friendly and non-judgmental person. It was my first session with a therapist ever and I felt very comfortable with her.
February 5, 2020Natalia S.Verified patient
It’s unfortunate that when asking for guidance in therapy and how to proceed with treatment, when I’ve been so open about not having much luck with therapists and wanting to delve into Cognitive Behavioral therapy because simple talk therapy has never done me any good, Judith just started to list off self-help books. By the end of this second appointment, I felt extremely disheartened and dismissed. She said “You’ve graduated,” and “Perhaps you’ll be back for one of the WeWork spaces,” which I guess was her way of saying we won’t be working together anymore. I never said I had it all figured out, I simply went in very honestly saying that the basics of what I should do for my mental health are things I already know, and that I don’t need information, I need guidance and concrete steps to take to get to where I want to be. Not to mention, just logistically, how disorganized she is. She didn’t remember a single thing I’d told her in our first appointment, so I’m supposed to go over all the details of my life every time? What a waste of time and clear indication of lack of interest and professionalism on her end. No way, not when I’m dishing out a copay per each session. This was such a disappointing experience.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I made an appointment to see Judith and the meeting went fine but afterwards I emailed her using the card she provided to make a follow up appointment. She never responded. Extremely rude and unprofessional, wouldn’t recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was struggling to not fall asleep during the session. Was not required to fill out nay pre-session forms. She also did not care to schedule any follow up appointment. Oh and yes, this is indeed in a Wework. I will not be returning. It is unfortunate because she was very personable and I did feel comfortable opening up to her but I cannot get past knowing that she was struggling to not fall asleep and probably did not genuinely care about my problems.
December 26, 2019Initials hidden
She listens and I didn’t feel I was being judged.
November 13, 2019Sheryl P.Verified patient
Highly recommend. Immediately felt comfortable and at ease. Judith is one of the best listeners I've ever met. Feeling very grateful to have found her on ZocDoc.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
She was super kind and understanding
October 31, 2019Lucia M.Verified patient
This is a we work location and not a private office. This should be noted before you arrive. Judith is very pleasant, warm and caring but the conversation was scattered from the beginning and felt off.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I’ve spoken to therapists who have encouraged me to talk about my trauma without including any of their input or explaining their therapy styles. This never worked for me in the past. Judith is engaging, comforting and inquisitive, always asking the right questions without the feeling of prying. More than anything, she is compassionate while staying focused on the discussions at hand. Would recommend her to anyone in a heartbeat!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Judith is a wonderful and skilled therapist who is thoughtful and attentive. My first appointment with her was 4 days ago and since then I have been digesting her feedback and insights, which strengthened my spirit and has been helpful overall. I also really appreciated the takeaway resources she shared with me. Judith's deep experience is evident and comforting.
September 19, 2019Initials hidden
I really liked her and the feedback she gave, however it was a little uncomfortable because she basically was fighting her sleep while I was in the middle of speaking to her about my troubles. Not sure if i just got her on a bad day, but it basically tainted my experience with her...
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Judith is very kind and a great listener. Today was my first visit and first therapy session ever, she handled with care and I’ll be back for sure.
September 12, 2019Samantha V.Verified patient
Judith personable, approachable. I feel I could trust her right away. She listens and gives her feedback. Her strategy is to connect you with your past emotion that brought you to the current situation, and being able to accept and move on from the past. Certainly, I am seeing her again.
September 3, 2019Initials hidden
Excellent person with great feedbacks.
July 8, 2019Mayra S.Verified patient
Honestly, Judith is the best. I had my first session today and I have already scheduled my next appointments. She is everything I needed and more. Very attentive, professional and caring. I loved how she took the time for us to get to know each other before we jumped straight into the session. Would HIGHLY recommend!!!
July 6, 2019Kaleigh C.Verified patient
She is amazing
July 8, 2019Vanessa A.Verified patient
I really loved my first visit with Dr. Judith. I expected to talk and her listen and nod like many doctors I’ve visited in the past. Instead, she was engaging with great questions that guided our conversation.
The best part was she left me with tools and actions to take for the week ahead. She also didn’t pressure me for another appointment, although I look forward to returning to see her.
May 9, 2019Lauren P.Verified patient
Excellent extremely helpful and easy to talk to.
April 10, 2019Vanessa A.Verified patient
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What practice does Judith MacDowell work with?
Judith MacDowell works with Judith MacDowell, LCSW.
What are common reasons for patients to see Judith MacDowell?
Judith MacDowell frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Judith MacDowell on their profile.
What languages does Judith MacDowell speak?
Judith MacDowell speaks English.
How do patients rate Judith MacDowell in reviews?
722 patients have reviewed Judith MacDowell. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.92/5. They have a 4.92/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.88/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.