Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
How Judy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 17
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Judy
Judy Lilley is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 17 years of experience. She approaches therapy with respect, sensitivity, and a focus on each person's whole life. Judy combines practical talk with listening so people can take manageable steps forward.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns in thinking that increase stress or depression. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and try out small changes that make a difference quickly.
Background and approach
These methods are applied to concerns such as stress, anxiety, anger, grief, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Judy also supports people facing aging and geriatric issues, feelings of emptiness, and struggles with guilt, shame, or forgiveness. She helps those who feel isolated or who want to find or reframe their life purpose.
Sessions are shaped around the individual's values and day-to-day realities. Her style is straightforward and compassionate. Conversations are tailored to each person's needs and pace.
She draws on both practical exercises and goal-focused conversations so clients can try new ways of thinking and acting between sessions. Judy frames change as a step-by-step process. She encourages small, achievable actions and checks progress regularly.
The aim is to build clearer thinking, better coping, and a more manageable daily routine over time.
What Judy works with
Everything Judy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Judy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
Approaches Judy lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches and online options for practical change
Judy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. That work often involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing small changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to create short-term, measurable goals and to try concrete strategies that can produce quick improvements in daily life.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Judy will work with each person to decide which method or mix of methods fits their goals and comfort level. Sessions are collaborative, with plans adjusted as progress is observed and priorities shift.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let therapists and clients use visual cues and longer conversation. Phone sessions can be a practical option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief updates, tracking progress between sessions, or when writing out thoughts feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep work moving between appointments.
Questions people ask about Judy
What kinds of concerns does Judy help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, emptiness, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation, and life purpose.
What is her approach to therapy?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals. Sessions combine practical exercises and focused conversation.
How long has she been practicing?
Judy brings 17 years of professional experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience shapes her straightforward, client-centered style.
Where is she licensed and located?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, credentialed in Texas, and practices with that regional licensure.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.