Therapist profile
Judy Cline, LCSW
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Grief
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, North Carolina / C013158
- NPI1609134642
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNorth Carolina
About
- anger management strategies
- grief and hospice experience
- CBT and ACT methods
About Judy
Judy Cline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina with 10 years of counseling experience. She works with people who struggle with anger, stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and life transitions. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than vague promises.
Judy spent many years as a hospice grief counselor and brings that experience to other areas of care. She favors straightforward conversation and helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck. Expect check-ins on what’s working, what isn’t, and small changes to try between sessions.
Her approach draws from several well-known methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance-based work. Those tools are used to help with unhelpful thinking, emotional reactivity, and values-driven action. Attachment-based ideas inform how relationships and early bonds shape current reactions.
Sessions are collaborative. Judy emphasizes the client-therapist relationship as the core of progress. She aims to offer acceptance and nonjudgmental support so clients can explore difficult feelings and test new behaviors.
Practical matters are part of the work. Judy will help create simple coping plans for moments of intense anger or anxiety. She also supports longer-term goals such as improving relationships, managing caregiving stress, or navigating major life changes.
People come for help with things like ADHD, career shifts, blended family issues, grief related to illness, and questions of life purpose. Language offered is English and services are based in North Carolina. To begin, follow the practice's matching and scheduling steps.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting pushed into automatic reactions, so they can take actions that match their values. It is useful for anger tied to avoidance, chronic worry, or feeling stuck.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns that trigger strong emotions and unhelpful behaviors. It often includes practical exercises and between-session work to reduce reactivity and build alternative responses.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns affect current responses to conflict and closeness. It can help people understand why certain interactions trigger intense anger and how to respond differently.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will work with the client to test methods, track what helps, and adjust the plan. Goals, preferences, and real-life constraints guide which techniques are emphasized.
The original biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to suit a client’s daily schedule so progress can happen between meetings.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, building resentment, and reactions to stressful life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, practical steps, and regular check-ins on what helps.
What is her background and how long has she practiced?
She is an NC Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 10 years of counseling experience, including work as a hospice grief counselor.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and practices in North Carolina.
Do sessions take place in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Fees vary by location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.