Dr. Judy Ricci

Compassionate CBT-informed psychologist

VA Psychologist 0810007329, NY Psychologist 012993-01 Virginia

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Depression
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Judy

Dr. Judy Ricci brings a cognitive behavioral orientation to her clinical work, combining structured strategies with other evidence-based methods to address mood and anxiety concerns.

Background and approach

She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and maintains licensure as a VA Psychologist (0810007329) and NY Psychologist (012993-01). With seven years of clinical experience, she focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, and mild to moderate depression, and supports those coping with medical and health-related challenges.

Her practice integrates CBT techniques with mindfulness practices, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Dr.

Ricci also attends to issues such as addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating difficulties, ADHD, and broader life transitions. She works from Virginia and offers services in English, applying practical skills and collaborative problem solving to promote coping, symptom reduction, and clearer decision making.

Patients seek her for a range of concerns including chronic pain and illness, cancer-related stress, mood disorders, OCD and phobias, sexual dysfunction, and smoking or vaping cessation. Her approach emphasizes measurable strategies and client goals while drawing on multiple therapeutic tools to fit individual situations.

CBT and Acceptance-Based Tools for Online Care

Dr. Ricci often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and build practical coping skills, a method that is effective for anxiety, depression, and behavioral change. She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and practice acceptance strategies for persistent stressors, which can be useful for chronic health concerns and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy is incorporated to develop present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity in daily life.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative; Dr. Ricci works with each person to determine which combination of methods best matches their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapy plans evolve as progress is tracked, and different techniques may be emphasized at various stages of care to address immediate symptoms and longer-term goals.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from various locations. These options allow for ongoing skill practice between live sessions and can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or medical appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she treat?

She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, LGBT concerns, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

What therapeutic style does she use?

The core approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), supplemented by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy as needed to match client goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical work experience following completion of her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and is licensed as a VA Psychologist 0810007329 and NY Psychologist 012993-01, and practices from Virginia.

Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How are therapy costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Depression ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

CancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesInfidelityVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD PhobiasSexual dysfunctionSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Maryland, New York, Virginia

Languages

English