I hold a master's degree in marriage and family counseling and am a New York State licensed marriage and family therapist. I received my degree in 1996 and have guided many families, couples, and individuals to better relationships. I hold advanced certification in Heart-Centered Hypnotherapy through the Wellness Institute in Issaquah, WA, which has helped me identify and heal my own issues and, therefore, become a better therapist. I have had many personal growth experiences that have molded me into the person I am today, as well as making me a more empathetic therapist. I believe I needed to work through my own issues in order to give my best to you.
My treatment specializations include help with depression and anxiety, couples counseling, family counseling, parenting support, grief counseling, stress management, family members of addicts, conflict resolution. My approach is a mixture of Family Systems techniques, Strategic techniques, and Solution-Focused counseling. I personalize my approach so it is tailored to your individual needs to help you attain the personal growth you are striving for. I assign homework if it seems appropriate to help you achieve clarity about a problem. I truly believe the answer lies within you and my role is to guide you to find it. I work at your pace whenever possible but will push if it seems like you are stuck.
I understand how difficult it can be to seek help and know that it takes courage to work toward a more fulfilling life. You have already taken the first step by reaching out for help and I am here to support and empower you as you move forward. I look forward to getting to know you on your journey!
Professional experience
30 yrs in practice
Coping with addictions Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Stress and anxiety, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Depression, Blended family issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders
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Judy listens to my concerns, offers objective perspective and insight. She has real world experience that is helpful at times. The online format makes it very easy to continue therapy as I travel for work.
Written on May 15, 2026 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Judith offers a supportive, empowering perspective in helping to solve any issues at hand. Her validating approach with a realistic mind that builds on years of experience have given me comfort and strength during one of the hardest seasons of my life. I highly recommend working with her.
Written on Apr 28, 2026 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I’ve been working with Judith for a little while now, and she has truly made a difference in my life. She creates such a safe, supportive space and helps me work through challenges with compassion and clarity. Her insight, patience, and ability to really listen have helped me feel more empowered, grounded, and understood. I’m so grateful for her guidance.
Written on May 31, 2025 after therapy with Judith for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Judith was exactly who I was looking for in a therapist! She has been nothing but amazing and helpful!
Written on Apr 06, 2025 after therapy with Judith for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Judith has been A great help.
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve only had 2 sessions with Judith and the first was extremely scary for me but she made me feel so comfortable that it was easy to go onto a second and many more to come. 10/10!
Written on May 04, 2024 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Very please with Judith. She's wise, caring & supportive
Written on Apr 08, 2024 after therapy with Judith for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, and adhd
Judith has helped me work through a lot of things. I’m a much happier healthier person because of the work we’ve done.
Written on Mar 09, 2024 after therapy with Judith for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
She is great
Written on Feb 25, 2024 after therapy with Judith for 6 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Judith has been tremendously helpful throughout my time with her. Never overbearing, she knows when to listen, when to ask the right questions, and when to offer clear and concise advice. Several times she has transformed my perspective on an issue with just a few short words. I am noticeably happier with my life and work, and feel that I now have the tools to approach difficult situations.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Judith for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Judith has a very personal touch, and from the absolute beginning, before our first session, has been super supportive and helpful. I felt a weight lift after our first session. She's knowledgeable but not clinical, which makes her very approachable. And she's walked the walk. I'm very comfortable with Judith as my therapist.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Judith Lathrop is an exceptional therapist, and I am grateful for the opportunity to work with her. Despite being my first time taking online therapy, I found that it was no different than in-person therapy. Judith is so skilled at what she does that I have actually had more contact with her than I did with my previous in-person therapist.
She is a great listener and provides insightful advice that I highly trust when it comes to my conversations with her. She creates a safe and empowering space for me to work through whatever life throws at me. I have found that I am able to trust her and the therapy process completely.
I highly recommend working with Judith to anyone who is seeking a compassionate, knowledgeable, and skilled therapist. Trust her, trust the process, and you will make great memories with her while working on improving your mental health.
Written on May 03, 2023 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Judith is a kind and empathetic therapist. She takes the time to listen to you and provides thoughtful advice on how to cope with your issues.
Written on Mar 11, 2023 after therapy with Judith for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Judith is an amazing therapist. I feel as though she has know me for years.
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Judith is great!
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Judith for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Judith has been so great!
Written on Mar 20, 2022 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Judith is amazing! It was easy connecting with her; she is dependable and is a great listener and remembers the small details, and is very empathetic and realistic about the world. Her support and feedback has put me in a much better place and I am very grateful for her. She is very responsive and shows that she truly cares.
Written on Feb 01, 2022 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Judith is amazing. She's the best therapist I've had and I've ever worked with...I say this as a medical doctor. She's is experienced, compassionate and effective who works to achieve concrete results. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jan 02, 2022 after therapy with Judith for 3 years on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Judith is the right pairing for me.
Written on Nov 10, 2021 after therapy with Judith for 8 months on issues concerning family conflicts
Always a pleasure to deal with
Written on May 29, 2021 after therapy with Judith for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
Judith has been a lovely counsellor since our first session. She is approachable, supportive, friendly and always responds in a timely manner and is supportive. She has a very subtle way of picking up on something that I might be skirting around and mentioning it at an appropriate time.
Written on May 11, 2021 after therapy with Judith for 4 months on issues concerning depression, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
She is very nice, timely and experienced
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Judith for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Judith is better than I expected, and she's been a saving grace in wading through the detritus of my anxiety and depression through this pandemic.
Written on Sep 22, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Very sweet and nice to talk to, an older friend to confide in. Thank you for your services and help. Always appreciated within my short time with you.
Written on Aug 15, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Judith Lathrop is wonderful, she listens very thoughtfully and always provides a safe space to have important conversations. Would highly recommend.
Written on Aug 09, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Judith is incredibly responsive, listens carefully to my thoughts and notes patterns and habits that I was not fully aware of. She has been a great help in providing perspective.
Written on Jul 09, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Judy is amazing!!!
Written on Jun 04, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Judith is very attentive to detail and listens to everything I have to say and always has good words of advice. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 29, 2020 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Judith was very, very helpful and put things in my life in perspective. I would recommend her wholeheartedly to friends and family.
Written on Oct 27, 2019 after therapy with Judith for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Judith is very professional. She is very on target and gives open ended solutions which helped me to remain focused and figure out the best decision that worked for my situation. I always feel I have someone to reach out to when needed. I am very thankful for our sessions.
Written on May 24, 2019 after therapy with Judith for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Judith is wise and experienced. She's sympathetic and knows how to put a new perspective on things. I'm sure many other people who just need the right push would benefit from her counseling.
Written on Feb 14, 2019 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, and self esteem
I really enjoyed working with Judith. I felt heard, understood, and fully supported. She is such a warm person and I found it really easy to open up to her. Additionally, she provided me with many great resources that I found quite helpful. I highly recommend working with Judith.
Written on Feb 06, 2019 after therapy with Judith for 2 months
Judith and I had have make a lot of progress. She is been very helpful. When I started my treatment with her I was having massive amount of anxiety and some panic attacks. I no longer feel this way.
Written on Nov 30, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
Judy is caring, kind, and compassionate. I would recommend her to anyone! Thank you Judy!!
Written on Sep 10, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 6 months on issues concerning relationship, and intimacy-related
Judith is very patient and an excellent listener. She understands my issues and offers numerous ways to help me move forward. The whole experience has been very positive and helpful. Thank you.
Written on Sep 07, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, family, intimacy-related, self esteem, and anger
Judith is a great listener and a comforting presence. She is funny and understanding and I never feel judged. She’s very personable and I enjoy her as my therapist.
Written on Jul 24, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, and anger
Judith is great! I found it easy to talk to her and she helped me understand and work through the things that were causing me trouble. She is funny, patient, and understanding.
Written on Jun 26, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning family, and intimacy-related
Judith is a really good listener. She is responsive and professional. I would recommend her to anyone who needs therapy.
Written on Jun 08, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning family
Judith is empathetic and caring. I am grateful for our interactions.
Written on Jun 05, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
I think she is great. Down to earth and straight to the point. She has helped me to gain great insight to issues I was dealing with. She is also very responsive.
Written on May 16, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, eating, self esteem, and career
Responds in timely manner and really offers some tips to reduce anxiety.
Written on Mar 11, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, sleeping, self esteem, anger, and career
Judith is well educated in family and marital problems. She is compassionate and assists in triggering thinking skills within myself.
Written on Feb 22, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and sleeping
Very knowledgeable with a lot of experience. She was a great match for me and what I am going through, she is caring and respectful. I would recommend her for anyone needing to chat!
Written on Feb 12, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Judith is an excellent counselor. BetterHelp matched me to a counselor who is sympathetic to my issues and needs. She allows me to vent; she provide suggestions; she helps me generate a plan and solutions to the problem I am dealing with. Judith, responds to my text message within a reasonable time. I am very happy with the services Judith provides.
Written on Jan 20, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and intimacy-related
Judith Lathrop helped me at a time when I felt I had no one to express myself to. She was very understanding and addressed good pointers for me to cope with how I was feeling. I felt she was able to relate to me and my time with her was very useful. I would highly recommend her.
Written on Jan 18, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and anger
Great first session
Written on Jan 12, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
Judith is an amazing person. She listens and gives you ways of handling whatever you're going through
Written on Jan 07, 2018 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, parenting, self esteem, anger, and bipolar
Judith is very good at suggesting ways to alter my mood and manage my depression while being confronted with many stressors. We primarily speak through a video session which is good for me because I can schedule it after my kids go to bed, something you can't normally do with anyone with office hours. It's great because I don't need to hire a babysitter, or change my family's schedule. I would recommend Judith she's awesome!
Written on Nov 21, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related
I enjoy my time talking with Judith Lathrop. She is a thoughtful listener who often hears between the lines. Like a good friend. She has guiided me with helpful suggestions and frank advice. I look forward to seeing or talking with her each week. I always feel better and stronger after our chats. I would highly recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 15, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and intimacy-related
Judith is an experienced and skilled counselor, also caring and compassionate.
Written on Nov 04, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, and grief
Judith is compassionate, insightful and has a great sense of humor. It is like talking with a friend who has really great advice on getting through whatever issue you are working on.
Written on Oct 27, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
Judith has been amazing. She hit it right on the head. For many years I didn’t know what I was going through. Now I understand. She’s caring and honest. She’s very attentive.
Written on Oct 26, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Judith is very patient and an excellent listener with heart...:)
Written on Oct 23, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 1 week on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, and self esteem
Judith is a very professional and easy going therapist. She answers all questions in a timely manner and is very easy to speak to.
Written on Oct 07, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, intimacy-related, and anger
Judith is wonderful! I have already come such a long way in the few weeks I have been talking to her! Always recommending different ways to deal with anxiety and high stress and offers good worksheets to help you think about scenarios rationally.
Written on Oct 03, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, grief, and self esteem
She's kind, wise, patient, and insightful.
Written on Sep 14, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, family, grief, self esteem, and career
Judith is a wonderful, understanding person. She really cares for her clients. In the short time I have been speaking with her, she has already given me so many tools to help cope with anxiety and depression, which for me have been at an all-time low since I started with her.
Written on Sep 13, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Judith is warm, funny and patient! She has an easy going approach to helping you sort out life's twists and turns
Written on Aug 23, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, and intimacy-related
Judith is awesome! She offers support without judgement and with a lot of insight, mostly by providing food for thought. I think that this introspective approach has helped me a lot in understanding my issues and myself a lot better. THANK YOU!
Written on Aug 02, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, family, and anger
Ms. Lathrop combines deep professional knowledge with common sense and natural sympathy to assist me in feeling better and helping me solve the problems that confront me.
Written on Jul 24, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, eating, and parenting
Judi has provided the support I need while going through a difficult life transition. Having her available via email, chat, and phone has been great. Knowing her wise words are coming quickly in response to my needs has been tremendously helpful and reassuring. She's insightful and able to offer constructive strategies to help me. I would recommend her without hesitation.
Written on Jun 21, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, and family
In these past months I have been going through a tough time in my relationship as well as in my personal life. Judith has been really great in helping me discover what it is that I want to do and also has helped me see and understand things that I need to improve, which are helping me develop so much in many aspects of my life. I know I am not were I want to be but I am confident Judith will help me to achieve that.
Written on Jun 20, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning relationship, family, and self esteem
Judith has been very attentive. I appreciate the way she reaches out when I haven't. In doing so, she has established a trusting relationship because I can see she is taking counseling with me seriously. I don't feel like just an anonymous face just because it's an online relationship.
Written on Jun 04, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, and parenting
Judith helped me identify what I need to do in order to heal. She taught me the concept of self-love and truly made me motivated to work on it. It's the biggest step I've ever taken to take care of myself.
Written on May 22, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship, grief, and anger
Dr. Lathrop has been a great help in my situation with my ex. She does tell it like it is, which is appreciated and gives me advice on how to handle or think about situations that occur. Because of my situation, she has been a help in my on going process of trying to rekindle a lost relationship.
Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 months
I absolutely love working with judith, she has honestly helped me so much and is helping me learn a lot
Written on Mar 24, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 1 month on issues concerning relationship, family, and self esteem
Judith was very insightful & helpful, asking the right questions to provide and bring about solutions. She was never forceful in her approach, only encouraging.
I would welcome working with her again.
Written on Feb 16, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 2 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Had a great initial consult with Judith over live chat. I had never done that before, had a lot more to say than I could type out, but she was patient and made it feel more comfortable than I thought it would be.
Written on Feb 07, 2017 after therapy with Judith for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, family, grief, parenting, and self esteem
Judith is understanding and patient and my husband and I were able to sort through things with her help.
Written on Dec 03, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 2 days on issues concerning family, and parenting
Judith has been very assertive in giving me solutions to the issues ive been going throught, she knows a lot and is very patient to hear all the things you need to tell her.
Thank you Judith for your help!!
Written on Nov 16, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family, grief, and self esteem
Judith seems to be a perfect fit for me. She is very insightful, empathetic and has lots of great suggestions about coping skills that I am finding to be very helpful. She is responsive and clearly cares about her work with clients.
Written on Sep 02, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship, grief, and parenting
Judy is a wonderful therapist and she has quickly become my go-to person for advice on all of the crazy things that have been happening in my life. She's honest, very caring, and straightforward. Her responses are prompt and often very thorough. This has been my first experience with a counselor and I am so glad Judy and I were matched together!
Written on Jun 01, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, self esteem, and depression
Spot on in all she knows. Great beyond what I ever expected. Changed my life so much that there are not even words to say thanks enough to her. Me and my family are way happier for her great counseling.
Written on May 30, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 2 months on issues concerning relationship, and anger
Judith is wonderful.
Written on Apr 30, 2016 after therapy with Judith for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship, family, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression
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