Judith (Judy) Hamilton

CSW

Georgia

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

CSW

License

CSW, Georgia / CSW006542

NPI

1912179284

Experience

24 years

Languages

English

Location

Georgia

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1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Strengths based
   • 24 years experience

   About Judith

   Judith (Judy) Hamilton is a clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. She brings 24 years of experience and aims to meet each person with respect and practical support. Judy uses a warm, strengths-based style and works alongside people as they set and reach goals.

   She trained at the University of South Carolina College of Social Work and holds the CSW credential. Her background includes work in correctional settings, hospice care, and a Community Based Outpatient Clinic with the Department of Veterans Affairs. That variety shapes how she listens and what she offers in sessions.

   Judy draws from several approaches to tailor steps that fit each person. She uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the person’s experience and priorities.

   Sessions combine practical exercises, coaching, and moment-to-moment reflection. Judy aims to build skills for managing sleep, anger, workplace strain, and substance concerns. She also supports people facing trauma, grief, or the stress of caregiving and first responder roles.

   The emphasis is on small, manageable changes and on the person’s values and strengths. Judy encourages realistic steps and repeated practice so gains hold up over time. If you want a collaborative, straightforward approach, she offers steady guidance without judgment.

2. How therapeutic approaches fit into online work

   Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation and commitment. This approach can be useful for substance concerns, lifestyle changes, and situations where someone feels stuck.
   
   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them. It emphasizes values-based action so people can move toward what matters even when feelings are hard. ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.
   
   Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you will check what helps and adjust the plan over time rather than sticking to one fixed method.
   
   For practical matters, confirm available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work while juggling caregiving, shifts, or other responsibilities. Talk with the therapist about scheduling and how to shape sessions to match daily life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

   Also works with

   AddictionsRelationship issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   Antisocial personalityCancerDrug and alcohol addictionFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   24+ years

   Listed in

   Georgia

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Judy commonly help with?

   She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders such as bipolar. Other focuses include trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep problems, anger, and workplace issues.

   What is her therapeutic style like?

   Her style is warm, strengths-based, and client-centered. She aims to walk side-by-side with clients and tailor guidance to each person’s way of learning and growing.

   What experience does she bring?

   Judy has 24 years of clinical experience, including roles in correctional mental health, hospice, and work with the Department of Veterans Affairs at a Community Based Outpatient Clinic.

   What credentials and location are listed?

   She holds the CSW credential and completed graduate study at the University of South Carolina College of Social Work. Her practice is based in Georgia.

   Which languages are sessions offered in?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with her?

   She does not accept international clients at this time.

   How does billing and cost work?

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

   How do I begin if I want to work with her?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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