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Judith Kennedy, LICSW

LICSW helping navigate stress and relationships
  • 17 years experience
  • Harm reduction support
  • Relationship and grief care

About Judith Kennedy

Judith Kennedy is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 17 years of professional experience. The LICSW credential indicates an advanced clinical social work license that authorizes independent therapeutic practice and clinical interventions.

She works with people facing depression, stress and anxiety, relationship challenges, substance use with harm reduction support, grief and loss, disabilities, chronic disease self-management, the aging process, motivation concerns, self-esteem issues, and confidence building. Her approach is grounded in helping individuals identify and use their existing strengths to address the problems that bring them to therapy.

Judith approaches therapy with the conviction that each person is the expert of their own story and that change begins with a courageous first step. She offers steady support and empowerment as people pursue a more fulfilling and satisfying life.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHearing impairedHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Judith Kennedy have?

Judith Kennedy has 17 years of professional experience.

Is Judith Kennedy a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. License details: MA LICSW 115535.

In which languages does Judith Kennedy provide therapy?

Judith Kennedy provides therapy in English.

Where is Judith Kennedy located?

Judith Kennedy is located in Massachusetts.

How can I work with Judith Kennedy as my therapist?

Clients can work with Judith Kennedy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Judith Kennedy work with international clients?

Judith Kennedy does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Judith Kennedy cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Online Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether connecting with a therapist remotely can truly help. For many common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes - online therapy often works as well as traditional in-person sessions, offering effective support for everyday mental health needs.

One major benefit of this format is flexibility. Clients can meet with licensed professionals in the way that suits them best - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to weave therapy into a busy schedule and maintain continuity of care.

Licensed professionals and therapists are available through remote options, and clients may switch therapists if they prefer a different fit. For individuals balancing work, family, or mobility considerations, online therapy can provide an accessible route to ongoing support and practical strategies for coping with life’s challenges.

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