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Judy Lapides(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Master of Arts (MA) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
New Jersey
Anxiety - Relationship issues- Depression-Self-esteem-
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Professional statement

Judy is a nationally and state certified psychoanalyst with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. She chooses to work exclusively with adult clients on a variety of issues including anxiety, depression and relationship issues. Her goal is to help her patients develop the ability and skills to cope with their difficulty. She likes to educate her clients so they they can gain a better understanding off what they are going through.

Although she works primarily from a psychoanalytic approach, she believes that there isn't one way to treat all clients. Because each client is different, her treatment approach varies by individual needs. Judy understands that trust is most important. By creating a comfortable and safe place to talk, she makes it easy for her clients to talk.

Judy studied counseling and psychoanalysis at the Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis and the Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis. She has extensive experience working with individuals with a variety of mental health issues. Judy is presently on the faculty of The Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis (ACAP) and The Institute for Psychoanalyic Counseling (ICPS) where she teaches and supervises psychoanalysts in training. She is honored to work with all backgrounds and identities.


Message to clients

I know that selecting a therapist can be confusing. I'd like you to help you by telling you a few things about myself. As you can tell in my picture, I am a more mature therapist. I am particularly interested in working with adults who are struggling with the changes that aging brings on. As we are aging, we become more aware of how life around us has changed (for better or worse) but we are less aware of our feelings about how age has affected us . There is an epidemic of depression and lonliness in this country and not just for the elderly. Having a place to talk and explore the parts of yourself that have been hidden for years, can be energizing. My work extends to all forms of life changes and I welcome anyone going through a difficult transition. I am a soft spoken and caring person who can help you open a door to new possibilities. If anyone is handicapped, my building is handicapped accessible.

Please note that I do not accept medicare.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 20 years

Private Practice, therapist, 2017 - Present
Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis, therapist, 2005 - 2016

Boston Graduate School of Psychoanalysis, MMHC, 2016
Academy of Clinical and Applied Psychoanalysis, Certificate in Modern Psychoanalysis, 2016
Montclair State University, MA, 1987
Pratt Institute, BFA, 1968

Licensure

New Jersey: 48PA00002500

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Judy Lapides is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$175 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$150 - $175
  • Initial session:$175 (50min)
  • Couples sessions:$225 (60min)
  • Family sessions:$250 (60min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Every other week
Therapist's note

I try to be flexible when considering each of my client's financial situation.