Judith 'Judi' Shaffer, LICSW, LCSW

Judith 'Judi' Shaffer is a California-based licensed therapist who helps people facing depression, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and low self-esteem. She welcomes honest conversation and wants clients to feel heard from the first session. Judi acknowledges that reaching out for support takes courage and she affirms that step. With 29 years of practice, Judi builds a calm space where people can speak about what matters most. She focuses on clear, practical work - listening, naming patterns, and testing small changes. Sessions emphasize what a person notices in daily life and what they want to try next. Her approach draws on client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas are used when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Judi also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns that may repeat over time. She offers solution-focused techniques for people who want quicker, goal-oriented steps. These methods are blended depending on a person's needs, not applied the same way for everyone. The style stays straightforward and collaborative. Judi holds an MA and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. She practices in California and works in English. If you are ready to start, she guides new clients through the initial matching and scheduling process to get therapy underway.