Judy McLaren, L.C.S.W.
Judy graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2006 with a Master of Social Work. Judy holds the following license: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Level 1 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Rational Living Therapy – Level One.
Judy has seventeen years of experience working with adults, adolescents, children, and families in a variety of settings that include:
- Outpatient Mental Health Counseling
- Drug and Alcohol Case Management Supervisor
- Drug and Alcohol Intervention
- Social Work
- Drug and Alcohol Clinical Supervisor
- Residential Treatment
- Community-based Treatment
Judy works with individuals from across the lifespan. She is trained to work with most areas of clinical disorder. Clinically, she employs a faith-based approach using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization Movement (EMDR). Judy specializes in the following areas:
- Addiction
- Dual Diagnosis
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Alcohol/Drug Abuse
- ADHD
- Behavior Issues
- Family Conflict
- Spiritual Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Thinking Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- Anger Management
- Grief
Judy integrates Faith-Based Counseling by incorporating biblical principles and prayer in each session. Judy is an active church member.