- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Grief and loss
- Communication skills
About Judy
Judy Slobig is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in the District of Columbia with 35 years of practice. She works with adults and young people on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship challenges, parenting, and questions about life purpose.
She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify small, practical steps toward clearer goals. Sessions focus on what is working, what people want to see change about, and concrete next steps. Judy draws on decades of community work and direct practice in urban settings to inform a pragmatic, results-oriented style.
Her background includes a Ph.D. in Multicultural Studies and combined degrees in Social Work and Urban Planning. She has worked as an educator, mediator, trainer, and community organizer in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. This mix of roles shapes a focus on communication, conflict resolution, and tools for everyday coping.
Judy has long-term experience responding to disasters and humanitarian crises. That work has included disaster response, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and support around catastrophic illness and bereavement. Those experiences contribute to her ability to handle high-stress situations calmly and methodically.
She has worked internationally in many countries on community and individual initiatives, and she has volunteered for the American Red Cross in national disasters for more than 25 years. People who are unsure what comes next often find her approach useful for sorting priorities and testing small changes.
Solution-Focused work and remote sessions
Solution-Focused Therapy focuses on what people want to change and on practical steps that move them toward those goals. It centers brief, actionable strategies and measurable progress, which can help when feeling stuck after a job change, loss, or health shift.Judy’s background in mediation and community response complements a solution-focused style by emphasizing communication skills and concrete behavior changes. That approach is suited to concerns like workplace issues, relationship communication problems, grief, and finding direction or life purpose.
Finding the right method is part of the work. Judy will collaborate with clients to decide whether Solution-Focused techniques fit their needs and adjust approaches based on goals and preferences. The process is conversational and practical, aiming to test small changes and see what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins that fit a busy day. It can also let clients access someone with extensive disaster response and multicultural experience even when they are not local.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
District of Columbia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, relationship and parenting concerns, plus life purpose and related issues.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical steps and build on existing strengths rather than focusing only on problems.
How much experience does she bring?
She has 35 years of professional experience across social work, community organizing, mediation, and disaster response.
What credential and location apply to her practice?
She is a DC LICSW, practicing in the District of Columbia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any cross-border details before scheduling.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.