Judith Huerta , LICSW

Judith Huerta is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 16 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, and a range of intimacy and parenting concerns. Judith emphasizes a strengths-based, client-centered stance, honoring that each person is the expert of their own story and tapping into existing resources to navigate change and healing.

Taking the first step toward greater wellbeing often requires courage, and Judith offers steady, compassionate support throughout that process. Her clinical work draws on Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when appropriate, with interventions tailored to each person’s goals and circumstances. She also attends to related issues such as abandonment and attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, substance use concerns, family of origin patterns, guilt and shame, hoarding, and first responder stress.

Therapy with Judith is conducted in English and is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Prospective clients can use the Start Therapy option on her profile to learn more about availability and next steps.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Judith integrates several evidence-informed approaches to address emotional, relational, and trauma-related concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and early bonds, helping people understand how attachment history shapes current relationships and emotional responses. This approach can be useful for those dealing with abandonment, intimacy struggles, or family conflict.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s own perspective and strengths, creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth. It supports clients working through identity, self-esteem, and communication issues by prioritizing their goals and lived experience.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, mood, and coping skills. Judith draws from these approaches collaboratively, matching techniques to each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all model.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Judith works alongside clients to explore what feels most helpful, adjusting methods based on goals, preferences, and response to treatment. Online therapy expands access to care by offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible and allows people to engage in therapy from locations that fit their routines. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats effectively to provide consistent, goal-focused support.