Judy Slobig, LICSW
Seasoned LICSW focused on resilience and recovery
- Solution-focused therapy
- 35 years experience
- Adoption and foster care
About Judy Slobig
Judy Slobig is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in the District of Columbia with more than 35 years of professional experience. She holds a Ph.D. in Multicultural Studies and completed graduate degrees in social work and urban planning, bringing an interdisciplinary perspective to clinical practice and community work.
Her career has included roles as an educator, community organizer, mediator, trainer, and social worker in the inner cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. She has extensive international experience, having lived and worked on initiatives in countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This global background informs her approach to multicultural concerns and to work with refugee and disaster-affected populations.
Trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, she takes a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach when working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Her areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship challenges, and parenting. Additional focal areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and catastrophic illness counseling, communication problems, disaster response, feelings of emptiness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.
Judy has more than 25 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross and has participated in major national disaster responses, including the 9/11 response at the Pentagon and New York City. She received advanced training at the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance at the Bethesda Naval Center, the Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and Columbia University s program on public health in complex emergencies in Neum, Bosnia. She holds advanced certification in international psychosocial responses to disaster and humanitarian emergencies. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and building on each person s existing strengths to support coping and resilience.
Her career has included roles as an educator, community organizer, mediator, trainer, and social worker in the inner cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. She has extensive international experience, having lived and worked on initiatives in countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. This global background informs her approach to multicultural concerns and to work with refugee and disaster-affected populations.
Trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy, she takes a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach when working with adults, adolescents, children, and families. Her areas of specialty include stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship challenges, and parenting. Additional focal areas include adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric issues, cancer and catastrophic illness counseling, communication problems, disaster response, feelings of emptiness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, life purpose, self-love, and workplace issues.
Judy has more than 25 years of volunteer service with the American Red Cross and has participated in major national disaster responses, including the 9/11 response at the Pentagon and New York City. She received advanced training at the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance at the Bethesda Naval Center, the Critical Incident Stress Foundation, and Columbia University s program on public health in complex emergencies in Neum, Bosnia. She holds advanced certification in international psychosocial responses to disaster and humanitarian emergencies. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, practical strategies, and building on each person s existing strengths to support coping and resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesCancerCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMulticultural concernsSelf-loveWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Judy Slobig have?
Judy Slobig has 35 years of professional experience.
Is Judy Slobig a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LICSW. License details: DC LICSW LC302560.
In which languages does Judy Slobig provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Judy Slobig located?
She is based in the District of Columbia.
How can I work with Judy Slobig as my therapist?
You can work with Judy Slobig through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Judy Slobig work with international clients?
Yes, Judy Slobig works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Judy Slobig 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people consider whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference in their lives. For many common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life transitions - research indicates outcomes that are comparable to traditional in-person care.Remote therapy offers notable flexibility. Individuals can connect with licensed professionals in the format that best fits their routine and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate therapy into a busy schedule.
Therapists who provide remote services use a range of clinical approaches to support coping, communication, grief work, and problem solving. Many people find that working with a licensed professional online supports progress toward specific goals while accommodating geographic or scheduling constraints. If the fit is not right, it is typically possible to switch to a different therapist to find a better match.