Judy Carran, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA

Licensed

Online Counseling

(44 reviews)

LCSW Judy Carran

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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

More about me

Licensing: LCSW Years in Practice: 25 State: California

Warmest greetings and welcome,

I look forward to listening to your story. The root of all good therapy is compassion and non-judgement because every human needs someone to listen at difficult times, and I provide you a safe place to hear yourself.

Together we will look at your unique life, comfort your pain, identify some possible changes, plan what you are willing to do, and what can not change. So, even if now feels overwhelming, honor that you had the courage to look for therapy. I will help you make a positive difference.

My strong confidence in your ability to create your life is rooted in many years of guiding adults during critical life events. I only work with individuals because I believe every person deserves a private time to be heard, and to explore their experiences, beliefs and strengths.

I teach practical, holistic, evidence-based skills from the latest science. I also honor the wisdom of master teachers from many cultures and across time. By gift and by training I am intuitive, empathic and focused on the therapy technique most suited to you at that moment.

So, come work with me, but let us agree to four absolutes for every session:

Non-judgement- Every person is unique.

Absolute Confidentiality - Everything is confidential

unless you plan to harm yourself or another.

Honesty - You can only heal by speaking your truth.

Focus - Real therapy is hard work. You are important.

NO phones, media, children, pets or other

people are allowed in your session.

Click on "Work with Me." Write to me about yourself and schedule an appointment.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online 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.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Coping with life changes Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Depression Compassion fatigue ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

When you tap CHAT NOW 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 24-48 hours to be matched to a therapist.

Reviews for Judy Carran

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The best!!!!

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.

Judy is great. She listens. I feel heard.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

She is an excellent counselor and very supportive.

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

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.

Judy is amazing!

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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

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

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

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 :)

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

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!

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

Judy is intuitive, adaptive and full of guiding patience.

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

Judy is great!

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

Judy is awesome!

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