Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin, LCSW
Licensed in Maine · 20 years in practice
Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue.
License and registration
- LCSW, Maine
- LC14212 · expires January 2028
- NPI
- 1982555686 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
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About Judith
Dr. Judith Josiah-Martin helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career shifts, and compassion fatigue. She is a licensed clinical social worker with 20 years of experience practicing in Maine.
Her work also addresses issues such as abandonment, caregiver strain, addiction, and isolation. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what feels most urgent and on small steps that fit daily life.
Judith listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways of responding.
Background and approach
Her approach blends several methods to match each person's needs. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and take workable action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior.
Attachment-based ideas are used when relationship patterns and early losses affect current life. In sessions she draws on mindfulness and client-centered techniques to slow down strong emotions and strengthen self-awareness. The work often includes short exercises to practice between meetings.
Judith treats practical concerns such as communication problems, career decisions, and caregiving stress alongside deeper issues like shame or family of origin wounds. People looking to start simply answer a brief questionnaire and schedule a time. Judith aims to make therapy a steady part of everyday life, not an added burden.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Judith lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Postpartum depression
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Judith names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How her approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people get clear about what matters to them and take small, value-driven steps. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck and wants clearer direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It often helps with worry, low mood, and practical habits that interfere with daily life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help when trust, closeness, or fear of abandonment affect relationships and self-view.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will talk with each person about goals and preferences and then try methods that fit. That process is collaborative - adjustments are made if something does not feel helpful or practical.
Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is good when visual cues matter and a fuller conversation is needed. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, coaching-style support, or when a shorter interaction fits into a busy day. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or relocation while keeping the focus on steady progress.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does Judith focus on?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career questions, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas include caregiver stress, addiction, abandonment, and loneliness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens, helps set small goals, and uses exercises you can try between sessions.
What is her professional background?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with a range of life transitions and emotional concerns. Her work emphasizes cultural responsiveness and respect for diverse experiences.
Where is she licensed and based?
She practices in Maine and holds the LCSW credential listed as ME LCSW.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or across countries?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She works via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for therapy?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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