Judith Huerta , LICSW

Judith Huerta is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Minnesota with 16 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people navigate stress and anxiety, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, depression, and addictions, along with areas such as grief, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Her work also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, communication problems, and challenges related to caregiving and family of origin dynamics.

Judith approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, honoring each person's expertise in their own story while offering clinical guidance and evidence-informed techniques. She draws from attachment-based work, client-centered methods, cognitive-behavioral strategies, dialectical skills, and EMDR when appropriate to the client’s goals. Her aim is to support clients as they identify workable solutions, build coping skills, and deepen self-understanding.

Taking a first step toward change often requires courage, and Judith offers steady professional support throughout that process. She collaborates with clients to set realistic goals, explores patterns that contribute to distress, and helps clients develop skills and insights that promote more fulfilling relationships and greater emotional wellbeing.

Approaches in Online Therapy and How They Help

Judith Huerta integrates attachment-based therapy, client-centered therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy to address emotional and relational challenges. Attachment-based therapy examines how early relational patterns shape current connections and can help with abandonment, attachment issues, and relationship difficulties. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore their values and strengths while guiding personal growth. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which is useful for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and Judith collaborates with each client to determine which methods fit best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and adjusts the plan over time so the client feels engaged and supported in moving toward measurable goals.

Online therapy with Judith is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions from home, and access support when life circumstances or geography make in-person visits difficult.