Judi Braswell

My communication style

I model active listening, asking clarifying questions, and using curiosity to deepen understanding. I believe many issues are related to ineffective communication skills, and better development of sending and decoding both verbal and non-verbal communication can lead to greater understanding.

My journey to mental healthcare

I felt called to counseling as a step of faith. I believe that with encouragement and grace, clients can determine their goals and together we can chart a course for growth. I celebrate learning about why a strategy wasn't tried or successful as much as those the client sees as successful.

My goals for you

I work closely with clients to determine what is challenging in their lives and to set realistic goals for better well-being. I challenge them to look at their situations like a road map, first determining where they are and where they'd like to be, then breaking it down into manageable steps.

Our first session

Most first sessions consist of chasing the rabbit. It may feel disjointed, as most clients have many thoughts they want to share, and I don't want them to feel pressure to put them into order. I typically don't interject as they tell their story, but prefer to dig deeper in following sessions as we develop goals.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian