Judy Hails, LMFT

I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California who focuses on helping individuals, both adolescents and adults, alleviate anxiety, reduce depression, and manage anger. In a supportive atmosphere, I integrate Biblical principles and techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address your specific concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is based on the concept that our thoughts control our behavior. By modifying what we think, we can change our moods and our behavior. Techniques developed for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are used to reinforce Christian beliefs and help you change your behavior.

For example, a person who “catastrophizes” blows small events out of proportion. This results in a high level of anxiety. Changing the way a person thinks about events, called cognitive restructuring, can help put things in perspective and reduce anxiety. One important way Christian CBT does this is to emphasize that God is in control, and He has a plan for our lives.
Sessions are available by Zoom, FaceTime, or via phone without video. You can do the session in a comfortable location of your choice. It should be a setting where no one will invade your privacy during the session.