Austin Counselor Client Reviews
Words from clients
"I started seeing Judith during a difficult time in my marriage. My husband was emotionally abusive and unfaithful and I was emotionally drained. I was devastated as I cared about him greatly and wanted desperately to "fix" things so we could keep our family together. I am a rescuer by nature and felt that if I tried hard enough, we could get through this. Judith was instrumental in helping me understand the "big picture" which was ultimately that much of this was out of my control. It's been a year full of sadness and anguish, but I ultimately knew that I had to take care of myself and our two young children. After much consideration, I ultimately filed for divorce and it was final recently. It's been a very difficult process, but despite the pain, I feel I did the right thing for the sake of myself and our children. The bottom line for me was that it's less destructive to raise our children in a peaceful, stable environment and work amicably with their father to raise them RATHER THAN stay in a situation that is filled with turmoil, dissension and hostility. It's still a difficult journey at times, but I know I made the right decision. It's hard to think clearly when you are in the middle of a crisis like this, but Judith was able to help me see things more clearly. I can honestly say that she believed in me more than I believed in myself. She puts a lot of emphasis on outlining goals and helping you achieve them. Judith has a special gift of helping people whether it be individual issues, marital issues, etc! I am so grateful to have found her and will absolutely seek her counsel in the future. I recommend her to anyone in need of a counselor."
Client, Austin, Texas, October 3, 2011
"Judith, thank you I truly appreciate your help now and for our sessions. You opened my eyes to
self forgiveness, and the acceptance of innocence, I do not carry shame and guilt in my heart any longer."
Client, Austin, Texas, October 2011
You've probably been wondering where the heck we are and how we're doing
... and why we haven't contacted you for another appointment. We just wanted to email you and let you know that we are doing really well and our relationship and lives are going great (you would be very proud of our continued achievements!), and because we were doing so well, we kind of forgot about making another appointment for quite a while. We have been meaning to email you for a while and let you know that we didn't drop off the face of the earth or anything, though! =) Anyway, we wanted to just say thank you for everything you've helped us with so far, and it's very reassuring for us to know that if another major bump or snag happens in the future that we can come see you an get some really excellent, effective help. Thank you again for everything you've helped us with! We are both very, very grateful and feel very lucky that we found someone that really fit our needs.
Client, Austin, Texas, July 16, 2011
Just wanted to say thanks for all your help.
My divorce will be final on Monday. While I lost 30 pounds and a lot of trust, I have moved on just fine. My life is much better today than when we met. I actually started dating, flying international and feel that my life is going well all things considered. My wife really turned out to be someone I didn't know existed but that is my past now. Anyway just wanted to say thanks for what you did. I realize its your job but you really helped me get through the worst time thus far in my life. I will miss her terribly but I have learned so much about me, who I am and what I deserve and want out of life.
Client, Austin, TX, March 24, 2011
She's WONDERFUL!
Judith is a joy to work with. I have dealt with a variety of psychological matters since giving up a longtime job to care for my seriously ill mother, who ultimately passed away from terminal illness. Over the span of a year's time, before I met Judith, I not only lost my beloved mother and a dear nephew, but trudged through an acrimonious estate lawsuit that split our family. My heart was broken, and I felt crippled by grief and emotional exhaustion. I was so "haunted" and beaten down that by the time I first visited Judith, I felt as if I was trapped at the bottom of a deep, black well, unable---and too tired and depressed---to escape. She helped guide me out of my dark place so that I could once again function. With her therapeutic assistance, I found the inspiration/energy to renovate my previous house and sell it, a project I had set aside for years out of emotional paralysis. Judith has provided strategies to get me back on track so that I may renovate my current home, address health issues, etc. I'm still a work in progress, but have come a long way with Judith's encouragement. As a behavioral therapist, Judith is resolution-oriented, unlike therapists who act as sounding boards but don't move you forward toward recovery. She is a thoughtful mentor for those of us who have found ourselves "stuck" at times in our lives . (If you're lucky, her sweet dog Gypsy may be around to give you a meet-and-greet before appointments. Always gives me a little lift, dog lover that I am. A bit of comfort from a four-legged friend makes a difference!!)
Citysearch, Austin, TX, Sept. 4, 2010
A True Life-Saver!
I began seeing Judith last summer with a diagnosis of deep depression and anxiety. I saw Judith weekly for 10 months and can truly say she has been a life-saver for me. I had recently retired, moved to an area where I knew no one, and had personal issues that instead of facing, I had just continually pushed them inward rather than address them honestly. Judith was so easy to talk to and also so quick to give her honest feedback on the discussion and ways to deal with working through the issue. Her feedback was very caring but she always worked with me to see better ways to diffuse "my triggers" and provided me with very specific recommendations and "homework" for the next visit that automatically made me get specific and quantify what was really the issue and its importance in the scheme of things. I really liked her philosophy on providing therapy - she often stated that if she did her job well she should work herself out of a job with me. I am such a different person than I was a year ago and owe so much of that to my work with her. Recently I had a very upsetting experience and now knowing how to recognize my triggers, I emailed her to see if she could see me again. She emailed me back right away to tell me I had an appointment that very next day. I've now "happily fired her again" as she calls it because with her help I quickly "pulled myself up again." When we last met, she told me she was thrilled that I was in a situation that I was "firing her again" but was very sincere in telling me that if anything ever came up in the future, again she was only an email or phone call away to get a time to work with her again.
Citysearch, Austin, TX, Aug. 16, 2010
Excellent Therapist
Originally when I had decided to see Judith my husband and I were going to see her for marriage counseling. Before we could make it to Judith my husband and I decided on divorce. I asked Judith if I could still see her while i worked through my divorce and she said yes.
While going through my divorce i was very, very angry. I talked through my issues about my ex and about our toddler child that my ex and I had together.
Judith was honest with me every step of the way. All though Judith and I didn't see eye to eye on every issue it was still nice to hear othersides of issues instead of just my side.
After only 6 short months of seeing Judith I feel like I have been reborn. I am happy and healthy. My toddler is the focus of all the decisions I make in my life and I don't ever worry about what my ex is doing.
My ex and I still don't get along, but we are trying to communicate better for the sake of our child. I have to thank Judith for this. Being angry with my ex was not healthy for our child.
Judith is a wonderful therapist and I will recommend her to anyone that needs someone to talk to.
Citysearch, Austin, TX, June 30, 2010
Marriage Counseling Works
My wife and I elected to go to counseling due to a bad decision that I made. We knew we wanted to save things and that there was room for improvement.
We chose Judith because of her experience across all aspects of therapy.
We couldn't be more happy with our sessions. Judith facilitated the process by asking for very simple goals and by setting very straight guideline:
Some things will hurt to hear but hear them, listen and talk about them.
The first visit was very tense but we found ourselves outside afterward talking about how much better we felt. I can't stress enough how much the process in general helped my wife and I. It saved us...we learned how to communicate and how to actually have a disagreement without fearing the disagreement.
Judith was so helpful, understanding and the real world experience she brings to bear is absolutely phenomenal. From a man's perspective we are taught that this type of thing is unmanly or unseemly but it changed how I view and handle all of the relationships in my life.
She managed to simplify things without trivializing them and in fact helped me personally see that the things that I thought were huge issues were easily fixed.
Pros: Opened, Renegergized, and Saved us.
Cons: None
Citysearch Review, Austin, TX, June 22, 2010
Communication Lifesaver
I started seeing Judith at a time when I was about to give up on an important relationship. At that time, my partner had several family issues that were beginning to negatively effect us and cloud our communication. I wasn't sure that these issues were healthy for me to be a part of and didn't want to feel as though I was 'putting myself last' by waiting around for them to resolve themselves. After meeting with Judith, my partner and I both set realistic, achievable goals for our relationship. Judith helped us to better understand the other person's point of view so we could communicate honestly and begin moving forward.
I feel that Judith truly cares about her clients. She gives smart, practical feedback and doesn't bite her tongue. She is easy to relate to and has a unique gift for making each party feel as though they have been heard. I highly recommend her to anyone in need of counseling services.
Citysearch Review, Austin, Texas, May 12, 2010
Compassionate and Caring
Judith was my therapist during THE worst period of my life....Divorce! Actually, I had sought therapy with her at first for postpartum depression. When the fog seemed to clear from that experience, therapy seemed to reaveal the underlying source of it all.......a very unhappy marriage with a partner who was willing to do nothing to save it. Judith saw me through a miserable divorce process that literally took a year with many bumps along the road. Judith stayed with me through it all....even when my insurance was screaming that I had no more paid sessions left....Judith let me pay out of pocket for a reasonable fee in lieu of insurance just to get me through a divorce. If that wasn't enough....she even had to endure my psycho ex-husband giving her a hard time through it all. Judith maintained a sense of humor nonetheless and helped me become the strong person that I am today. In fact, there has been many a difficult post-divoce period in my life with endless post-divorce lititgation and many people ask how I've gotten through it all WITHOUT therapy! My answer? I already went through therapy and know how to handle my life and my own choices......bring it on world, I am ready. If anyone needs a therapist, you can't do better than Judith!
Peace,
VRCV
Citysearch Review, Austin, TX, May 11, 2010
Fantastic Experience
One of the best LCSWs I have ever worked with - I wish she offered LCSW supervision because she is absolutely fantastic. I have never completed a counseling time period until I worked with Judith. She is down to earth, humorous, has great examples and practical real world guidance that fits best for the individual she meets with. I have met NUMEROUS therapists - none even come close to how great clinically she is as a therapist.
Citysearch Review, Austin, TX, May 10, 2010
A very productive experience-Set goals and get there!
When I started seeing Judith, I felt very lost. I was unsure if I could be happy in my marriage. From the first session, she treated each of our discussions as a step along the way to really answering that question. Sometimes we would stray, but we always came back to it. Keeping that in mind through each session helped me concentrate on what I was really trying to accomplish in our meetings. Judith challenged my way of thinking- the type of thinking that kept me in this place of uncertainty. I was scared to confront the depth of me and my husbands issues but Judith helped me see that digging deep is the answer.
Through our sessions, I learned that I have control over my actions and my happiness. I learned I can be happy in my marriage but only through being honest with myself and my husband about what I need. Her guidance during this time in our lives has truly made all the difference and I am so appreciative of her help.
Client, Austin, Texas, February 8, 2010
Sometimes we get mired in attitudes and desires that seem natural and good for us but in reality are destructive. Judith subtly and gently made me realize that my comfort zone, the status quo was tearing me to pieces. As she exposed me to reality, I slowly came to my senses and made the changes that I needed to. Working on ourselves is seldom easy, Judith is a solid hand hold up.
Client, Austin, Texas, December 17, 2009
We made an appointment with Judith after I discovered my husband’s affair. Judith gave us a format by which to discuss our issues in a safe and supportive environment. She was able to identify areas that my husband and I needed to focus on that would help strengthen our relationship. I used to look forward to each appointment and wondered what “ah-ha” moments we would have—they were always productive with a mix of tears and laughter. Judith’s sense of humor and ability to connect with us on a personal level made us extremely comfortable in a very uncomfortable time in our lives. We feel that we are stronger as a couple and have a bright future ahead of us because of the guidance that Judith gave us. We would recommend her services to our friends and family.
Client, Austin, TX, November 2009
Working with Judith gave our marriage a chance, when neither one of us were certain that it had one. She created a neutral and safe environment for us to raise issues, provided solid, objective, and practical feedback, and helped us create a path to get our marriage back to a point that we could enjoy it and each other again. Thanks, Judith!”
Client, Austin, TX, November 2009
Judith has been the only therapist that I have gone to that has really made me look at my issues and take responsibility for them. It hasn't aways been easy, I walked away a couple of times when I didn't want to face what she had to say, but it has made me a better person, friend and mother.
After therapy with Judith, I often come home with ideas that can actually help me work through situations that I am going through, especially with parenting issues.
After going through divorce and post-divorce issues during the last few years, Judith, has been supportive and caring yet not allowing me to sit back and feel sorry for myself. She has taught me that I was part of the end of my marriage not just a spectator. I often leave therapy feeling more in control of my situation and feeling a bit freer in my life.
Client, Austin, TX
Great Counselor
I can honestly say that when I started seeing Judith I was a wreck and was living my life minute by minute. I could go on and on about how different my life is today because of work we have done. I could describe each and every time I left her office stronger and more confident. I could recount the many sessions in which I started out crying and left smiling. But I won’t. I will say that Judith is a rare gift in the counseling community and that working with Judith has been a life changing experience. One that has helped me to realize that there is more to life than this, or any one moment.
Citysearch Review, May 12, 2010, Austin, TX
You are the best therapist I have seen... in our five years of marriage I/ we have seen 6 therapist for individual, couple or family therapy. In 7 sessions we covered more ground then most could cover in a year. I feel very blessed we found you.
Client, Austin, TX
Wonderful Therapist
I saw Judith for several years and her insight helped me to gain a better sense of myself and how I relate to the world. Her warmth and compassion helped me to open up and to trust that I could be my true self without judgment or criticism. I am eternally grateful to her for assisting me on my healing journey.
She's one of the best.
Citysearch Review, May 10, 2010, Austin, TX
First, let me say my visits to see Judith were always a good experience. By necessity, there were difficult sessions but they were always constructive and most were an enjoyable experience. I found this important since I had been suffering through a long-term depression. Admittedly, it did not happen overnight, but with time I began slowly to feel better and better with Judith's assistance. I came a long way and much of that is directly attributable to Judith's skills and abilities. Thank you, Judith, for all you did!
Client, November 2009
Judith is flat out the most effective therapist I've ever visited with. She has that rare combination of listening and telling skills equally balanced-and a great sense of humor too. She's not one to just sit and nod for awhile-she gets involved in your story and gets to your issues pretty quickly and directly. In my professional life I have occasions to recommend counseling, and she gets all my referrals.
Client, November 2009
I've been in therapy on and off for many years. Judith Sloan-Price has been with me all the way. Before I found Judith, I did go to two other therapist, and decided to leave seeing them because the way they practice did not meet my needs. If you are seeking a therapist who will sit on the other side of the room in a comfy chair with their notebook open to write and not really say too much, just listen to you ramble on, then Judith isn't for you. This is what the other two therapist did and decided I need more interaction and more from my therapist.
The interaction, the advice, the handouts, being able to sit in a comfy couch, and most of all, being able to pet her dog when I spoke is what I needed.
I'm sure their are therapeutic terms describing me, I couldn't tell you what they are, I can tell you, I am a happy, healthy person now, I may slip up from time to time, I will recall some of Judith's sessions-especially a story she may have told to describe a situation-those have stayed with me and help me immensely.
Bring your lunch or snack and partake in a wonderful session with Judith. Again, if you are seeking the "text-book-type-therapist-sitting in a leather chair," Judith isn't for you. Be prepared to learn about YOU, be prepared to be a better YOU and heal. It is wonderful.
Client, Austin, TX
What I learned from Judith has stood me in good stead. I find myself falling into old patterns or forming and/or noticing new behaviors that I do not want to to continue and I think, 'What would Judith ask me?' I have been able to apply what I learned in therapy to the rest of my life and I can make my own improvements and adjustments from the wonderful base that she helped me discover.
Client, Austin, TX
Honestly, Judith is sort of always there for me (in my back pocket). Such a wonderful and valuable resource and help for me. And it is a comfort to know Judith is there and we have already developed this relationship should I need a tune up in the future.
Client, Austin, TX
Angie's List Testimonial
I was very happy to receive a review on Angie's List!
This Austin Marriage Counselor client review is anonymous.
Approximate Cost: |
$90 |
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Hire Again: |
YES |
Description of Work: |
Judith provided me with counseling due to depression and in connection with the break-up of my marriage. |
Member Comments: |
Although I have seen several counselors in my adult life, Judith is by far my favorite. She's absolutely down-to-earth and practical. She gives real, meaningful suggestions rather than just responding with, "And how did that make you feel?" I credit her with helping me to realize my own self-worth and mustering the strength to get out of a miserably unhappy marriage that I'd been in for 18 years. I have referred many friends to Judith, all of whom thank me profusely for it. She is GREAT. |
| How much did the final cost compare to the original estimate? |
Right on. |
How does the value of the work compare to the price? |
I got more than my money's worth. |
How far in advance did you schedule the work? |
1-2 Weeks. |
Did you find the company through Angie's List? |
No. |
If no, what was the other source? |
Referred by my family doctor. |
Have you used this company before? |
I've used this company before |
What did you like most about this contractor? |
She's a real person who offers real-world suggestions and advice. |
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