Welcome
Hello, I'm Judith and I'm a licensed therapist in New Jersey.
For over 20 years, I have been a student of the soul—curious about cultivating a life of spiritual depth and meaning, and listening beneath the curated surfaces of modern life.
I remain animated by this spiritual path and about how we relate to ourselves and the world with compassion—befriending ourselves with curiosity and warmth, embracing openness and vulnerability in our relationships, and expressing adaptive flexibility when in distress.
This approach—an integration of the tradition of soul care and spiritually integrated therapy—views each of us with wholeness and therapy as a process of discovery, as we move from old patterns of control and defense to the warmth of compassion. This path asks us to be curious about ourselves and our experience as we build a life of authenticity, skillfulness and presence.
Those who walk this path of discovery learn to inhabit the terrain of their own soul. They release cycles of fear and perfectionism. They learn to trust their feelings and intuition. They have compassion for all they have carried and grow more attuned to their needs and desires. They learn to communicate with openness and vulnerability.
Above all, they become a friend to themselves.
About
I’m a therapist after a long career in marketing and communications. I enjoyed my work and my colleagues, but began to feel a desire for a different path. Responding to that desire turned out to be more than just a career change, but an invitation to a life of greater expansion and trust—stepping away from roles and places where I no longer fit, learning to trust my intuition and rediscovering parts of myself that had been there all along.
Trained as a trauma therapist, I specialize in women’s health and spiritual well-being—creating space for the development of each woman’s unique and unfolding story.
Many of my clients find me because they are suffering with the effects of anxiety, deep grief or unresolved trauma and stress. They are navigating a significant life change – career, illness, relationships. Or they’re simply tired of repeating old patterns and want to go deeper into the work of self-discovery.
Whether you’re seeking support for short-term and problem-focused therapy or more long-term work related to healing and insight, my approach is adapted to your goals and timeline, and I’d be honored to join you.
About Judith
Judith Alfano, MSW, LCSW is a therapist in private practice, both online and in the coastal communities of New Jersey. Her research and professional interests are the integration of psychology and spirituality, and women’s health and well-being.
Judith’s therapeutic approach is deeply relational, grounded in psychodynamic theory and skillfully integrating cognitive and somatic therapies with parts work and the wisdom of spiritual care.
Earlier in her career, Judith held key roles in marketing, HR and communications at organizations ranging from an established energy company to higher ed and a tech start-up. She later transitioned to clinical mental health, working in multiple counseling centers where she supported those experiencing anxiety, grief and those impacted by trauma and abuse. Along the way, Judith explored other paths to join her community in healing and recovery.
One of those paths is cooking. Judith is interested in the intersection of cooking, spirituality and mental health, and completed a professional culinary program as well as continuing education courses in nutrition and integrative care for cancer survivors and those with chronic illness.
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Master of Social Work, Monmouth University
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Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) Certified, Institute for Creative Mindfulness
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Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy, American Council for Pastoral Education
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Certificate in Soul Care, Soul Care Institute
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Trauma-Informed Expressive Arts Therapy, Trauma-Informed Practices and Expressive Arts Institute
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Specialized training in spiritual abuse and care, The Allender Center
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Specialized trauma training with emphasis on parts of self, Dr. Janina Fisher
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Integrative Oncology, University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
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Prayer, Meditation and Spirituality in Healthcare, University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing
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