Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin, LCSW

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Therapist focused on practical change

Details

Name	Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin
Credentials	LCSW
Based in	Maine
Licensed in	Maine
Session format	Online
Languages	English
Years in practice	20

About Judith

Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin is a licensed clinical social worker in Maine who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career transitions, and compassion fatigue. She has two decades of experience and offers straightforward support for common life pressures.

Her style is warm and collaborative, focused on what matters most to each person. She uses narrative ideas to help people reframe problems and notice the stories they tell about themselves. She also draws on acceptance and commitment work to help clients name values and take small steps toward them.

Background and approach

Cognitive strategies and client-centered listening are mixed in to meet people where they are. Dr. Josiah-Martin pays attention to practical concerns.

That can mean building new communication habits, addressing feelings of abandonment or isolation, or finding ways to cope with caregiver stress. She works with issues such as addiction, family of origin struggles, immigration stress, and grief from disasters in clear, paced conversations. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and what feels possible right now.

The therapist treats each person with respect for their background and identity, and she aims to make therapy understandable and useful. Her work is collaborative and paced to each individual's readiness. With 20 years of clinical experience, Judith blends real-world problem solving with longer-term narrative work.

She helps people sort through guilt, shame, and emptiness while also addressing career and life-direction concerns. Many clients find this combination helps both immediate coping and gradual growth.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career difficulties among the things Judith works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Judith among the ways she works.
Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Judith directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Judith directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

Approaches people notice in online sessions

Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin commonly draws on Narrative Therapy to help people separate themselves from their problems and tell different, more empowering stories about their lives. Narrative work is helpful for issues like identity shifts, family of origin struggles, and feeling stuck in old patterns.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying personal values and taking small, committed actions even when difficult feelings are present. ACT can be useful for stress, anxiety, and finding direction during career or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and try methods that fit their pace. The process is collaborative and may blend narrative, ACT, and practical cognitive strategies to suit the person's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people use body language and visual cues, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and chat or text work well for quick check-ins or ongoing coaching between meetings. These options help people fit sessions into busy lives and keep therapeutic progress consistent.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does she help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career changes, and compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues like abandonment, isolation, addiction, and family of origin problems.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens closely, helps reframe personal stories, and focuses on achievable steps clients can take between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of life transitions and emotional concerns. That background informs both short-term problem solving and longer-term narrative work.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Maine licensed clinical social worker, listed as ME LCSW, and practices with that credential.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English. She is also able to work with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

She meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and communication needs.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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