Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Psychotherapy and Counseling Solutions
With over two decades of clinical experience, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, families, and groups navigate personal challenges in a safe, non-judgmental environment. My practice in Santa Monica combines psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, and mindfulness-based techniques to foster self-understanding and intentional living. I hold licenses in California and New York and have worked extensively with diverse populations facing relationship issues, emotional struggles, and life transitions. My background includes 12 years as a psychotherapist at Good Shepherd Services, where I provided therapy and supervised multidisciplinary teams, as well as lecturing at Columbia University Graduate School of Social Work.I specialize in bridging gaps during life transitions, improving communication patterns, and addressing parenting challenges through individual, couples, and family therapy. My educational foundation includes a B.S. in psychology from Syracuse University, an MSW from New York University, and advanced certifications in psychoanalytic psychotherapy and field instruction. I remain committed to ongoing training in neuroscience, mindfulness, and nonviolent communication to deliver innovative, effective care. Teletherapy services now extend my reach to California and New York residents, ensuring accessibility for those seeking support in emotional well-being and relationship dynamics.
Services
Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy
Group Therapy
Parenting Support
Life Transitions
Emotional Health
Communication Skills
Mindfulness Training
Teletherapy Services
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy and counseling.
- Our practice integrates evidence-based approaches like psychodynamic and mindfulness-based therapies.
- We provide teletherapy services for California and New York residents.
- Our team includes a licensed clinical social worker with advanced certifications.
- We specialize in addressing complex relationship dynamics and life transitions.
Services
Individual Therapy
Tailored psychotherapy for adults addressing emotional challenges, relationship issues, and self-image concerns. Utilizes psychodynamic and mindfulness-based approaches to foster self-awareness and adaptive coping strategies. Targets anxiety, depression, and identity struggles through personalized treatment plans.
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples navigating communication breakdowns and relationship conflicts. Focuses on identifying destructive patterns, improving emotional expression, and rebuilding trust. Addresses parenting conflicts, infidelity recovery, and work-life balance challenges through collaborative dialogue.
Family Therapy
Systemic approach to resolving family dynamics and intergenerational conflicts. Addresses power struggles, boundary issues, and communication difficulties during life transitions. Creates safe spaces for discussing sensitive topics and restructuring family interactions to improve overall functioning.
Group Therapy
Facilitated group sessions providing peer support for shared challenges like parenting transitions and emotional struggles. Encourages perspective-sharing and collective problem-solving while maintaining confidentiality. Offers specialized groups for working mothers and single parents.
Teletherapy Services
Secure virtual therapy sessions for California and New York residents. Maintains therapeutic continuity through remote access to counseling services. Ensures privacy-compliant platforms for individual, couples, and family therapy sessions conducted remotely.
People
Judy Zexter
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Judy Zexter, LCSW, brings over 20 years of clinical experience to her Santa Monica practice. She specializes in psychodynamic psychotherapy, mindfulness-based techniques, and family systems therapy. Her background includes 12 years at Good Shepherd Services and teaching at Columbia University.
Questions
What therapeutic approaches do you use?
I integrate psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and family systems approaches tailored to each client's needs.
Do you offer teletherapy sessions?
Yes, I provide secure teletherapy services for residents of California and New York through encrypted, privacy-compliant platforms.
What are your areas of specialization?
I specialize in relationship dynamics, life transitions, emotional health, parenting challenges, and communication difficulties for individuals, couples, and families.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
All therapy sessions maintain strict confidentiality within legal and ethical guidelines, creating safe spaces for open, honest dialogue and exploration.
How long are therapy sessions?
Standard sessions last 50 minutes, with flexible scheduling options available for initial consultations and follow-up appointments as needed.
