I am Judy Slobig, a licensed clinical social worker in Washington, D.C. with over 35 years of professional experience. I have a Ph.D. in Multicultural Studies, and a combined Master of Social Work and a Master of Urban Planning. I have worked as an educator, community organizer, mediator, trainer, and social worker in the inner cities of Chicago, Milwaukee, and Washington, D.C. I have been trained in Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I work with adults, adolescents, children, and families in the areas of: crisis response intervention to disaster-struck communities, conflict resolution and mediation, refugee support, communication strategies, death and dying, AIDS and catastrophic illness counseling, anxiety and depression, relationship issues, chemical dependency, foster care, adoption, mental and physical challenges, and physical abuse and neglect. In addition, I have lived and worked in Montenegro, Kosovo, Macedonia, Serbia, Iran, Sudan, Ukraine, Russia, Indonesia, Cambodia, India, Puerto Rico, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, South Africa, Tanzania, and Haiti in organizational, community, and individual initiatives. I have been a mental health volunteer for the American Red Cross for over 25 years in numerous national disasters, including the 9/11 response at the Pentagon and NYC. I trained at the Center of Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance at the Bethesda Naval Center in Maryland, at the Critical Incident Stress Foundation in Baltimore, and at the Columbia University Public Health in Complex Emergencies in Neum, Bosnia. I have advanced certification in international psychosocial responses to disaster and humanitarian emergencies. I was a recipient of President Obama’s Volunteer Service Award in 2011. I look forward to working with you. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety and depression. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Parenting issues, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Cancer, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Emptiness, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Solution-Focused Therapy
DC LICSW LC302560
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Compassionate. Kind. Supportive. Listens actively. I am grateful to have met Judy. She knows the right strategies to help you. 5 stars!
Written on Jun 02, 2025 after therapy with Judy for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Judy always listens and really tries to make me focus on the positive things, even it's just small stuff. She's very understanding and kind, helped me talk out difficult desisions and encouraged my choices.
Written on Mar 21, 2025 after therapy with Judy for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shes a cool senior figure. Lots of life experiences and able to relate to various life challenges.
Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Judy is kind, patient, supportive and positive. She keeps future focused and gives helpful advice without interfering with personal choices and beliefs. All in all, I feel very lucky to have been matched with Judy!
Written on Sep 27, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Judy is sharp and compassionate, quickly synthesizes core issues and offers constructive feedback.
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Judy Slobig it's a great therapist she's easy to talk to and not judgmental and offer a lot of help she has a lot of knowledge of the area for activities and therapeutic help
Written on May 18, 2024 after therapy with Judy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and parenting issues