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Judy Carran, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Judy is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Judy. View 46 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arizona

Recent reviews

Judy has been so great to work with. I feel like she really listens and has a great way of encouraging me to get outside of my comfort zone while also being empathic and patient.

Reviewed July 2024

Ms. Judy as I affectionately call her is absolutely wonderful. She is patient and compassionate but she also keeps me moving forward at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. She allows me to talk when I need to talk while also coupling that with homework that stretches me and allows me to apply what I’m learning and uncovering in our sessions. I am eternally grateful.

Reviewed May 2024

More about Judy

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW



Warmest greetings and welcome,

Every human needs someone to truly listen when life gets heavy. Don’t be overwhelmed or hopeless, come let me listen.

I have total faith in your ability to find your solution. My primary career was in the medical world: thirty years of birth, death, trauma, crisis, and joy walking with many types of people navigating hard life changes. I know people solve problems and get happy. Let's do it.

I am an energetic, loving, funny, and wise old woman: a crone. From baskets of behavioral science, neurobiology, holistic wellness, and ancient wisdom I help you pull together the tools you need to make the changes you desire.

I only work with individuals because I believe everyone deserves a sacred place to hear themselves. I work with adults experiencing sudden life changes, anxiety, depression, fear, grief, trauma. I have a subspeciality in Functional Neurological Disorder which plagues many health care professions.

Click on "Work with Me" if you agree with these absolutes for every session:

No judgment- Every person is unique. Every walk is sacred.

Absolute Confidentiality - unless you plan to harm yourself or another.

Honesty - You can only heal by speaking your truth. I'll help you find it.

Focus - Real therapy is hard work. NO phones, dual screens, media or music. No hidden humans, pets or children.

Respect - Keep your appointment a special time for you.

I will send a complete set of Assessment Forms for my practice that you complete and return to me. Think of them as a free first session. The sooner I know you, the better I can guide you as you make new choices about a well and happy life.

It's expensive, get real.

Do it now: click the button, complete the forms, and make an appointment. I look forward to meeting you.

Specialties

Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coaching ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disability Co-morbidity Codependency Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster Domestic violence Emptiness First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Midlife crisis Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-love Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic brain injury Women's issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Judy Carran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912904194.

  • LCSW · Arizona · LCSW-15266 · Expires August 2026

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Judy Carran

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

46 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Amazing Listens Helpful Helped Helping Recommend Grateful Knowledgeable Wonderful

Judy has been so great to work with. I feel like she really listens and has a great way of encouraging me to get outside of my comfort zone while also being empathic and patient.

Reviewed July 2024

Ms. Judy as I affectionately call her is absolutely wonderful. She is patient and compassionate but she also keeps me moving forward at a pace that feels safe and comfortable. She allows me to talk when I need to talk while also coupling that with homework that stretches me and allows me to apply what I’m learning and uncovering in our sessions. I am eternally grateful.

Reviewed May 2024

The best!!!!

Reviewed February 2024

Judy has been amazing. Her approach and non-judgment of me and my situation has allowed me to be open with her and has helped me heal from some current difficult situations - along with helping me see how past experiences have shaped me. She is professional, caring, knowledgeable, and talking with her feels like being wrapped in a comfy blanket and in a safe hug. Yes, sounds cheesy. She is able to notice the little things and has helped me be more aware of my responses and reactions to difficult topics. You can tell that she has lived life, and has landed in a place of being okay with things - and that she truly wants her patients to make it through whatever they are experiencing in a way that is better as well.

Reviewed February 2024

Judy is great. She listens. I feel heard.

Reviewed December 2023

Judy has wonderful insight and seems to know just what I need. She has given many helpful resources to help me deal with stresses and worries. I highly recommend her as a therapist.

Reviewed September 2023

I've worked with many counselors/therapists over the years, and I can honestly say Judy is by far the best one. She provides real insight and offers meaningful suggestions and practices, and I have made more progress with her than anyone previously. I'm so grateful to have found someone I really connect with and would absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

Judy is amazing! I trust her a lot and she feels like she’s part of my family!

Reviewed November 2022

As someone who has worked with a number of therapists/counselors over the years, I can say with complete confidence that Judy is very good at her profession. I've made more progress with her than with anyone previously. She is helping me make significant changes to improve my life, and she's very kind and compassionate.

Reviewed March 2022

Judy is an excellent listener as well as a therapist who understands my challenges and goals.

Reviewed December 2021

Judy has been timely and sincere in all of her responses. Judy presents tools for me to use to help me combat my demons, bad habits and provide a clear path to feeling better.

Reviewed August 2021

Judy is truly great and I am lucky to have her as my counselor. She listens and provides valuable feedback and advice. This was my first experience with therapy and I initially dreaded the thought of telling someone about my fears and anxiety. In our first meeting Judy instantly made me feel comfortable and I was able to relax and speak honestly. The dread I once felt is completely gone and I now look forward to our conversations.

Reviewed July 2021

I’ve only met her once but she seems very calm and patient.

Reviewed June 2021

She is an excellent counselor and very supportive.

Reviewed April 2021

Judy Carran is a bright light, she is a great therapist and has helped me so much.

Reviewed March 2021

Judy is probably one of the most intuitive clinicians I have ever encountered. She holds space for all of the things I bring to the table. She challenges me, she supports me, she listens to me and she TEACHES ME. She is purely magical.

Reviewed January 2021

Judy is amazing!

Reviewed January 2021

Has continued to support and guide the last three years. It's nice sometimes just have someone neutral to talk to, that gives great feedback.

Reviewed December 2020

Judy is always prepared for our meetings. Also, she is open to suggest new approaches to help me.

Reviewed December 2020

Judy has been a great help for me. I have been able to open up of what is really going on in my head. Once I was able to admit it, I feel so much better. The grief will always be there but I can find the happy of the time my husband and I were together. I would highly recommend Judy. I have a friend that lost her husband a few months ago and I will be sending her this information.

Reviewed November 2020

Judy has helped me stay positive and keep a great out look on life in a challenging time. Thank you

Reviewed September 2020

I have been working with Judy Carran for several months now and really value and appreciate her and her methods. There are several things I initially (and continue to) seek help for including: grief after a serious loss, depression stemming from complicated grief disorder, ADHD management, and more (yes, I AM fun at parties)! ;) Seriously though, I have a lot on my plate (as I’m sure you do as well) and really needed a knowledgeable, experienced counselor to help me manage. Judy truly fit that bill. When we first started meeting, I was in a place of chaos; Judy was instrumental in navigating through that. Now, I’m in a better place and still get so much out of our sessions. Thus, I plan to continue my sessions with Judy for as long as possible. Judy’s methods are science-based which I appreciate. She takes great notes and always remembers what we’ve talked about (even several month later). This is crucial so that one doesn’t waste time re-explaining things. I never feel like Judy wastes my time in any manner and I always feel like she is truly invested in my happiness and success. Each session, we work together to set benchmarks and goals that add value and quality to my life. I appreciate that she checks in and -- in a kind and loving way -- holds me accountable and motivates me to follow through. :) If you are looking for a compassionate and effective counselor who will offer real-world solutions, a listening ear, and a hopeful outlook, then look no further; Judy Carran is absolutely wonderful and someone you’ll want on your team! 5 out of 5 stars!

Reviewed September 2020

Judy has been amazing. I could not wait to return to therapy with her and personally I wouldn’t want to see anyone else.

Reviewed September 2020

Very helpful with a lot of experience. I greatly enjoyed working with Judy.

Reviewed September 2020

Very kind and respectful. I appreciate her efforts to engage me in a variety of ways as well as resource links

Reviewed August 2020

My sessions with Judy Carran have been invaluable. The discussions are intentional and somehow perfectly customized. I'm very fortunate to have Judy as my therapist :)

Reviewed July 2020

Simply put, Judy is a gift. I’m incredibly grateful for having found her.

Reviewed July 2020

Judy has been a true blessing in my life during this most difficult time. My goal is to embrace my new normal as a Widow. She has amazing insight and has been able to support me as I learn to navigate my life without my Husband. She has been able to answer my questions and offer me new tools to manage my family relationships, as they suffer the loss as well. Judy is the Best in the Business and a true professional that I trust!

Reviewed June 2020

Very helpful, followed up with me even though I didn’t contact her until recently.

Reviewed May 2020

Judy Carran has been very helpful. She listens to me and provides good feedback because she truly understands my concerns and cares about her patients. She provides exercises and interesting articles to help me reach my goals. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed April 2020

I look forward to my sessions with her. I see a change for sure after talking with her. She cares and it shows. She has helped me become more confident and less stressed. I always talk with my friends about how I’m doing since asking for help and make sure to recommend better help with anyone that I think needs it. I was scared to ask for help but definitely glad I did.

Reviewed January 2020

Judy is great. Have gotten so much help from her and appreciate her ability to be present and helpful as well as providing a wide range of tools.

Reviewed December 2019

Judy has been amazing! She has provided some great tools to work through things and listens. I really feel like she cares and is so positive about things. It has been great to have that extra support and know that I can always reach out to her as a trusted sounding board.

Reviewed December 2019

I find Judy to be incredibly helpful in my everyday life. She’s taught me many skills that I use constantly to improve my lifestyle and I couldn’t be more grateful. She’s always looking for new ways to help me actively engage in becoming a better version of myself, even in times when I don’t feel like I can.

Reviewed December 2019

Judy is wonderful. She has so much knowledge to offer and really listens to my concerns.

Reviewed December 2019

Judy is a calming and centered influence and obviously present and acutely aware. I appreciate working with her.

Reviewed June 2019

Judy is patient, kind, and wise. She is knowledgeable and on top of current research and strategies which she implements into my treatment. She is helping me with anxiety, depression, and self confidence. I feel heard, respected, and cared for while working with her. She offers great suggestions and has alternatives when something does not work for me. Judy has been helping me to build a toolbox of skills for a better life while also hearing me out to "get things off my chest". In line with more recent research, she works toward teaching me to build strategies for a happy, fulfilled life, rather than simply aiming for a "non-depressed" life.

Reviewed June 2019

I enjoyed our first session. Judy and I share similar experiences. I can connect with her!

Reviewed May 2019

Judy is intuitive, adaptive and full of guiding patience.

Reviewed December 2018

She is the best. She is always checking in on me, even when I’m in the dark. She is so encouraging and supportive.

Reviewed September 2018

Judy is great!

Reviewed August 2018

Judy is an amazing counselor. She is so patient and kind. Judy is great about helping me emotionally process while being present in the moment. Looking forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed July 2018

Judy is so absolutely fantastic. I don’t have enough good words to say about her. She understands me at a very deep level, and even without in person sessions, she picks up on my current state and helps me reframe difficulties. I feel so lucky to have found her!!!

Reviewed May 2018

Judy is very sweet. She is a great listener, she offers comfort and advice, but doesn't tell me what I should do... more like asks questions and helps to guide me. She's knowledgeable and kind. I feel I've made real progress with her by my side.

Reviewed May 2018

After a long road to starting my mental health journey, I am so thankful to have been matched with Judy. She is an amazing listener, wise, and truly cares about her patients. In just the short time I've known her, I felt that we have already made so much progress together. I am looking forward to continue working with her.

Reviewed April 2018

Judy is awesome!

Reviewed April 2018

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Frequently asked questions

Does Judy Carran offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Judy Carran works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Judy Carran speak?

Judy Carran speaks English.

How many years of experience does Judy Carran have?

Judy Carran has 30 years of experience.

Where is Judy Carran licensed to practice?

Judy Carran is licensed to practice in Arizona.

Does Judy Carran accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Judy Carran does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Judy Carran offer?

Judy Carran offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Judy Carran?

Judy Carran can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Judy Carran?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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