Judy

Judy Benvenuto

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

“We are all faced with a series of great opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations. ~Charles Swindoll~”

About Me

Life presents challenges that can feel overwhelming. Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Judy Benvenuto understands that these moments can also hold hidden potential. She helps individuals and families uncover new perspectives and strengths. Her approach supports clients in navigating complex situations, creating a space where difficulties are explored with curiosity. This can be a good match for those feeling stuck or overwhelmed, transforming challenges into opportunities for growth.

Approach

I welcome what looks impossible as an invitation to explore small, practical shifts that open new possibilities. In Tustin and through secure online sessions, we move at a steady, collaborative pace that balances careful exploration with clear, manageable steps. Sessions pair focused processing with grounding practices and brief between-session experiments designed to ease anxiety, untangle trauma responses, and help you find steadier footing during grief or life change. People facing transitions or persistent stuckness often find this steadier, hopeful approach helpful.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Clinical Supervision

    Professional oversight and reflective practice for clinical practitioners, ensuring quality of care and supporting ongoing development.

  • Online Therapy

    Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

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  • EMDR

    Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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Works With:

  • Adults
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Grief & Loss

    The emotional, physical, and psychological response to the death of a loved one or another significant loss.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • PTSD

    Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.

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  • Codependency

    A relational pattern in which a person's sense of identity and self-worth becomes excessively tied to caring for or controlling another person, often at their own expense.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    A therapist licensed to work with couples and families on relationship difficulties, communication, and family dynamics.

Credentials

Registrations

Board of Of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Qualifications

HOPE International University

Service Areas

The Well Group Therapy

In-person & Online

Tustin, California

United States

Tustin, United States