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Judeann Colasante-Spaide

Thoughtful CBT-informed support for everyday challenges

LCSW New Jersey

Experience
20 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Judeann

Judeann Colasante-Spaide is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New Jersey with two decades of professional experience.

Background and approach

She emphasizes helping people navigate stress, anxiety, mood challenges such as bipolar disorder and depression, addictions, and life transitions by creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploring thoughts and feelings. Her approach supports work on self-esteem, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, family concerns, and ADHD-related coping skills.

Working primarily from a Cognitive Behavioral perspective, she helps clients identify and reframe unhelpful thinking patterns that influence emotions and behavior. Judeann encourages practical, skills-based strategies alongside compassionate listening so clients can move toward more satisfying daily functioning.

She frames the decision to seek help as a courageous step and aims to be a steady collaborator throughout the change process.

CBT-Informed Support Delivered Online

Judeann works from a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy perspective, helping clients spot and change patterns of thinking that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and other concerns. CBT focuses on practical strategies and skill-building to alter thoughts and behaviors in ways that improve daily functioning and emotional balance.

Her online practice emphasizes collaborative care; she partners with clients to identify goals and tests approaches to find what fits best for each person. That process may include trying different tools and adjusting strategies over time so the therapy aligns with a client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan.

Offering video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, Judeann's online options are designed to make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats provide flexibility in scheduling and allow people to connect from wherever they are located within the therapist's service area, making consistent engagement and timely support more accessible.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does this therapist commonly address?
Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The therapist primarily uses a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach, combining practical skills work with a supportive, nonjudgmental therapeutic environment.
How long has the therapist been practicing?
She brings 20 years of professional experience to her practice, working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and New Jersey with NY LCSW 073006-01 and NJ LCSW 44SC06102000, and her practice is based in New Jersey.
In which languages are sessions offered and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsSelf esteemBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

New Jersey, New York

Languages

English