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LCPC, LCMHC

Judy McLaughlin, LCPC, LCMHC

  • Experience30 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Judy

Judy McLaughlin is a licensed clinician with three decades of experience helping people navigate anxiety, stress, relationship and family challenges, grief, mood disorders, and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Background and approach

She brings a steady, goal-oriented presence to therapy and emphasizes a collaborative alliance that begins by meeting clients where they are. Her background spans individual and family work and a wide range of clinical concerns, including trauma, addictions, parenting struggles, and problems with sleep, eating, or self-esteem.

Judy integrates evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness within a client-centered, holistic framework. She describes her style as supportive yet direct, working with clients to set realistic goals and practical steps rather than offering quick fixes.

Her approach values consistency and gradual progress, likening therapeutic growth to training for a marathon rather than a sprint. Based in North Carolina, Judy holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials and draws on her long experience to tailor interventions to each person’s needs and preferences.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Judy commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness-based techniques to support online clients. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. Mindfulness therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and stress-reduction skills that can help with emotion regulation, attention challenges, and coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself, and Judy treats that decision as collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences during the first sessions and adapt methods to fit each person’s needs, combining evidence-based tools with a client-centered stance to create a plan that feels manageable and meaningful.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options allow clients to receive consistent, structured care while fitting therapy into busy schedules and varied life contexts, making it easier to maintain the steady, marathon-style progress she emphasizes.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does Judy commonly address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, stress, relationship and family conflicts, grief, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, addictions, and problems with sleep or eating.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and supportive while remaining practical and goal-focused, emphasizing steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Judy has 30 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with individual and family therapy across many clinical issues.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LCPC and LCMHC credentials with the identifiers ME LCPC CC6789 and NC LCMHC 923, and she practices from North Carolina.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issues

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

30+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Maine

Languages

English

What Judy can help with

Judy McLaughlin works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and parenting issues.

Judy works with anxiety, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anger management, and family conflict.

How Judy approaches therapy

Judy's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Judy is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor practicing in North Carolina.