CSW

Judith (Judy) Hamilton, CSW

Experience24 years
LocationGeorgia
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Judith

Judith (Judy) Hamilton is a licensed CSW with 24 years of clinical experience who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood challenges, addiction concerns, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She centers her work on treating each person with dignity and respect and emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered stance that values the client's expertise about their own life.

Judy's background includes roles in correctional mental health, hospice care, and a community outpatient clinic with the Department of Veterans Affairs, which have informed a practical, compassionate approach to complex concerns such as PTSD, bipolar disorder, grief, and substance-related difficulties.

Her therapeutic style is warm and collaborative - she aims to walk alongside clients rather than direct them, offering guidance toward personally meaningful goals. Drawing on evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, acceptance and commitment principles, and dialectical skills, she helps clients build coping tools, address relationship and workplace issues, and navigate life transitions.

Judy practices in Georgia and works in English, offering a thoughtful blend of clinical experience and client-focused support.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and it encourages action toward personally meaningful values; this approach can be useful for stress, anxiety, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can help with depression, panic, and many daily functioning problems. Mindfulness Therapy focuses on present-moment awareness and calming practices that support emotion regulation, improved sleep, and stress reduction.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques, then tailors a plan that blends methods when helpful to meet those goals together.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue consistent work on skills and coping strategies without requiring travel.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges like sleep and workplace problems.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

The style is strengths-based and client-centered, emphasizing collaboration, warmth, and guidance as clients set and pursue personal goals.

What professional experience does the therapist bring?

With 24 years of experience, her past roles include chief counselor in a specialized correctional unit, hospice work, county detention mental health, and employment at a VA community outpatient clinic.

What credentials and location are on record?

She holds the credential GA CSW CSW006542 and practices in Georgia.

Is therapy available in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered for remote work?

Several formats are available including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are costs and billing handled?

Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Antisocial personalityCancerDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

24+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English

What Judith can help with

Judith (Judy) Hamilton works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

How Judith approaches therapy

Judith's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Judith is a CSW practicing in Georgia.

Judith is a graduate of the University and the University of South Carolina College of Social Work.