Dr. Judith Dickey , LMFT

Dr. Judith Dickey frames the therapeutic relationship as a collaborative alliance aimed at health and personal growth. She honors the decision to seek support and approaches each person with an intention to be helpful in reaching their goals. Information shared in sessions guides the specifics of treatment, and progress is revisited throughout therapy to ensure the work remains aligned with the client’s needs.

Dr. Dickey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - a professional trained to work with individuals, couples, and families. She has been licensed by the State of California since 1988 and holds advanced training including a master’s degree in family therapy from the California Family Study Center (now Phillips Graduate Institute) and a doctorate in clinical psychology with an emphasis in depth psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute. She also has additional training in Emotional Freedom Techniques, often called EFT or tapping.

Her practice blends family therapy with depth or psycho-spiritual approaches, drawing on Jungian and archetypal psychology to explore relationship patterns, unconscious narratives, and the emotional material that shapes behavior. This work supports improved communication, navigation of transitions and losses, and constructive conflict resolution while inviting development of emotional stamina and a fuller sense of self. Although rooted in psycho-spiritual ideas, the work is not tied to any particular religious teaching.

Dr. Dickey uses EFT tapping to help shift the bodily and emotional responses tied to traumatic events, guiding clients to reduce distress related to specific memories. She also works with people facing addiction, focusing on healing shame, expressing feelings, strengthening self-care, and integrating community resources when appropriate. A practical emphasis on lifestyle factors—including nutrition, movement, rest, social connection, and spiritual practices—is woven into care to support overall mental well-being.

Psycho-spiritual and Somatic Tools Offered Online

Dr. Judith Dickey uses psycho-spiritual depth psychology to help clients explore the unconscious patterns and narratives that influence relationships and personal meaning. This approach, informed by Jungian and archetypal ideas, supports work on identity, midlife transitions, and family of origin issues by bringing symbolic material and emotional themes into awareness.

She also integrates Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT or tapping), a body-based method that guides clients to tap on specific points while focusing on distressing memories or emotions. EFT can help reduce the intensity of traumatic reactions and anxiety, making it easier to engage in other therapeutic work. Family therapy methods are used for couples and blended families to improve communication and resolve relational conflict through practical, interaction-focused interventions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Dickey collaborates with each person to identify techniques that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods as progress unfolds. The online format supports this collaborative process through flexible options - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing therapy to fit into varied schedules and life demands while maintaining continuity of care.