Therapist profile
Judy Couwels, LMFT
Florida
LMFT focused on anger and life stress
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT1110
- NPI1407062086
- Experience35 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT based work
- First responder issues
- Relationship concerns
About Judy
Judy Couwels is a Florida-licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, anger, and related struggles. Judy also has experience with first responder issues and concerns around intimacy, parenting, and career changes.
She approaches therapy as a collaborative process that starts with the client's own story and strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer coping options rather than labels. Judy expects the first meetings to be an opportunity to identify what matters most and set reasonable goals together.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. That often looks like trying small changes between sessions and reflecting on what works. She combines that with straightforward conversation about relationship patterns, grief, or recovery from trauma.
Judy aims to help people build skills for handling anger, stress at work, and simmering resentment before it worsens. She also supports those managing mood swings, sleep or eating difficulties, and the strain that comes with caregiving or demanding jobs. Her approach is practical and focused on immediate, usable strategies.
If someone wants to begin, the next step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Judy uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location.
How sessions work
How CBT and practical work translate to online sessions
Judy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a main approach. CBT helps people spot unhelpful thoughts, try different responses, and see what changes the way they feel. It is often used for anxiety, anger, and mood concerns because it focuses on clear skills and short practice tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Judy treats therapy as a team effort and will help you decide whether CBT techniques, problem-focused conversations about relationships, or another route fits your goals and daily life. She adapts methods based on what you want to change and how you prefer to work.
Session logistics should be confirmed before you book since formats are not listed in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. If you need a session that does not require video or a longer weekly appointment, discuss those preferences when you schedule so the therapist can match format and timing to your needs.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and difficulty calming down after conflicts.
How would she work with my temper?
She uses a practical, collaborative style that identifies triggers, tests small behavior changes, and practices coping skills between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Judy has 35 years of professional experience as a therapist working with a broad range of concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Florida LMFT which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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