Investing time in yourself is an investment worth making
Welcome to our practice, where we are dedicated to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and collaborative environment for individuals, couples, and families to work through their challenges. Our psychotherapist, Judy Zexter, LCSW, brings over 20 years of clinical experience and expertise to her private practice in Santa Monica, California.
Our Approach
At our practice, we believe in the importance of a personalized approach to therapy. We understand that every individual, couple, or family is unique, and therefore, our therapy style is tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. We believe in the integrity of each person and their family, and we strive to create a supportive and empathetic environment that allows clients to feel safe and comfortable exploring their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Our Services
Our practice offers a range of therapy and counseling services, including:
- Individual Therapy: We work with women and men from late adolescence through adulthood to address challenges related to relationships, emotional states, and self-image.
- Couples Therapy: We help couples identify patterns of thinking and behavior that may be creating obstacles to open communication and overall satisfaction.
- Parenting Support: We offer guidance and support for parents navigating the challenges of pregnancy, parenting, and parenting transitions.
- Family Therapy: We work with families to strengthen relationships, resolve conflicts, and promote healthy communication.
Our Expertise
Our therapist, Judy Zexter, LCSW, has extensive experience in a variety of therapeutic approaches, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, interpersonal neurobiology, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, and reflective parenting. She is also trained in family systems therapy and has experience working with adolescents, adults, couples, and families.
Our Goal
Our goal is to empower individuals, couples, and families to gain insight into their behavioral patterns, overcome obstacles, and achieve a greater sense of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence. We believe that by working together, we can help our clients develop a more fulfilling and satisfying life.
Our Location
Our practice is conveniently located in Santa Monica, California, and we serve the surrounding areas, including Venice, Marina del Rey, Brentwood, Pacific Palisades, Culver City, and West LA. We also offer teletherapy services to California and New York State residents.
Therapy Experience
The majority of reviewers had a positive experience with Judy Zexter, describing her as an excellent therapist who is compassionate, caring, and non-judgmental. They appreciated her ability to listen actively and provide practical tools to manage daily life. Many reviewers felt respected and trusted Judy's judgment, citing her years of expertise and ability to see the whole person, not just their problems.
Techniques and Approaches
Reviewers mentioned that Judy uses various techniques, including mindfulness practice, CBT, and mindfulness-based approaches. She is able to adapt her approach to suit each client's needs, working from where they are at and providing supportive guidance.
Couples Therapy
Some reviewers had positive experiences with Judy in couples therapy, crediting her with helping them improve their communication and relationships. However, one reviewer had a negative experience, feeling that Judy did not follow good practice in requesting individual sessions and making generalizations about the girlfriend's concerns.
Negative Experiences
Two reviewers had negative experiences with Judy, citing red flags such as blaming their parents for their problems and making dismissive comments about their concerns. These reviewers felt uncomfortable and did not return for further sessions.
