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Hello, and welcome to the practice website,
Judy Dearing, Licensed Clinical Social Worker. As you have found your way here, most likely you either are interested in making changes in your life, or ready to deal with some distressful areas in your life. You may even wonder if talking with a therapist might be helpful.
The therapeutic relationship, once established, empowers and supports you to make the necessary changes for growth and healing. I offer you a calm, nonjudgmental, and understanding presence as you learn new skills to manage those problematic areas; as you realize that you can make your decisions, and as you discover not only more effective ways to cope with daily stress, but to succeed toward a more fulfilling life.
My treatment approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a skills-based approach successfully used in treatment of anxiety and panic, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and mood disorders. CBT explores thoughts and beliefs that contribute to problematic behaviors and emotional distress. In our time together, I carefully listen to identify thought distortions, underlying belief systems and maladaptive behavioral patterns that influence moods and actions. As an interactive therapist, I provide practical feedback.
To learn more about my areas of expertise, click on services provided.
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