Judy Cline

Compassionate support for life transitions and healing

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Judy

Judy Cline is an LCSW practicing in North Carolina who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, life transitions, compassion fatigue, relationship and family concerns, trauma, intimacy issues, parenting challenges, anger, career questions, depression, coaching needs, and ADHD.

Background and approach

With a decade of clinical experience and substantial work in hospice grief counseling, she aims to create a supportive setting where clients can explore difficult emotions and practical changes. Judy emphasizes the central role of the therapeutic relationship and offers unconditional positive regard, acceptance, and nonjudgmental support as the foundation for change.

She tailors her work to each person by drawing on several approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). Her style invites active client participation and collaboration to set goals and practice new skills.

Clients who choose Judy can expect a personalized plan that respects their unique responses to therapy and builds on their strengths. She welcomes the opportunity to join someone’s process of growth and change and encourages prospective clients to take the first step toward scheduling care.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that adapt to your needs

Judy often draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. ACT encourages noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying values and committing to meaningful action, which can help with life transitions and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Judy treats it as a collaborative exploration. She will work with each client to determine which methods and practices best match their goals, preferences, and responses, adjusting the plan as progress and needs evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to receive ongoing support when in-person visits are difficult, while allowing the therapeutic work and skill-building to continue across settings.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Judy commonly address?

She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, life changes, compassion fatigue, relationship and family issues, trauma and related concerns listed in her profile.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach centers on a collaborative relationship that emphasizes acceptance, unconditional positive regard, and empowering clients to take an active role in change.

What is her clinical background and experience?

Judy is a licensed clinical social worker with 10 years of counseling experience, including significant work as a hospice grief counselor.

Where is she licensed and how is that listed?

She holds an LCSW licensed in North Carolina, listed as NC LCSW C013158.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available for working together?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.

How are fees and billing handled for sessions?

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

What steps do I take to begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disorders Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English