I am Judy Slobig, a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, D.C. with over 40 years of professional experience. I have a Ph.D. in multicultural studies, and master’s degrees in social work and urban studies. I have worked as an educator, community organizer, mediator, trainer, and social worker in the inner cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. I have been trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families in the areas of: crisis response intervention to disaster-struck communities, conflict resolution and mediation, refugee support, communication strategies, death and dying, AIDS and catastrophic illness counseling, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, chemical dependency, foster care, adoption, mental and physical challenges, and physical abuse and neglect. In addition, I have lived and worked in Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia, Iran, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, South Africa, Tanzania, and Haiti in organizational, community, and individual initiatives. I have been a mental health volunteer for the American Red Cross for over 25 years in numerous national disasters, including the 9/11 response at the Pentagon and NYC. I trained at the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance at the Bethesda Naval Center in Maryland, at the Critical Incident Stress Foundation in Baltimore, and at the Columbia University Public Health in Complex Emergencies in Neum, Bosnia. I have advanced certification in international psychosocial responses to disaster and humanitarian emergencies. I was a recipient of President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award in 2011. I look forward to working with you. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Cancer, Communication problems, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Emptiness, Expats, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Self-love
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC302560
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Judy Slobig it's a great therapist she's easy to talk to and not judgmental and offer a lot of help she has a lot of knowledge of the area for activities and therapeutic help
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues
Judy is warm, compassionate, professional. A real gem
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief
Judy is a wonderful soul who helped me immensely during a difficult time
Written on Dec 21, 2023 after therapy with Judy for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Judy was able to discern how I might better approach a problematic family situation, and this was revelatory and useful for me.
Written on Nov 27, 2023 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Judy is an absolute joy to chat with. She wholeheartedly cares about helping you in any and every way she can. She is an amazing listener and has helpful advice. Thank you for all you do, Judy!
Written on Oct 25, 2023 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning coping with life changes
Judy is tremendous. Supportive, friendly, knowledgeable and professional.
She's helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I'll always be greatful to her.
Written on Oct 14, 2023 after therapy with Judy for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd