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Michigan

Judy Kotzen, LMSW

Licensed Master Social Worker

Southfield, MIOnline TherapyDearborn, MI
License #680106497146 years of experienceAges 21+

The greatest skill I bring to my clients is being an active, intense, and compassionate listener. In my decades-long career, I have found that clients want to be heard and to have their experiences validated. By intensively listening I can hear what my client's concerns and aspirations are. Together we explore the concerns and work towards achieving your identified goals. Having worked in several mental health settings for many years I I have expertise in almost all aspects of life experiences, including navigating difficult life transitions, trauma including perinatal loss, depression, anxiety, acute and chronic health issues including chronic pain, and coping with life stressors. I have worked with adults of all ages, including issues related to anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, divorce, addiction, family dynamics, and grief/loss. I would very much like to listen to you and work with you towards resolving any issues causing you discontent, sadness, or stress.

I work with

Individuals

Accepted insurances

  • 6 Degrees
  • 90 Degree Benefits
  • Aegis LLC
  • Aetna/ First Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Affordable Health Choices/ Aetna Voluntary
  • Aetna EAP
  • Allstate Benefits (through Allied Benefit Systems)
  • American Continental (Aetna Senior Supplemental)
  • Assured Benefit Administrators
  • Boon-Chapman Administrators/ Wellnet Healthcare
  • Christian Brothers Services

I specialize in

  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Alzheimer's
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic or Terminal Illness
  • Chronic Pain
  • Codependency

Treatment approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Compassion Focused
  • Family Systems
  • Person-Centered
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)
  • Solution Focused Therapy
  • Trauma Focused
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Culturally Sensitive

Communities I work with

  • Body Positivity
  • Cancer Allied

Education

Master of Social Work

University of MichiganGraduated 1980

Certificate in RTS (Resolve Through Sharing ) Perinatal Bereavement Education