Dr. Judy Ricci, VA Psychologist 0810007329, NY Psychologist 012993-01

Dr. Judy Ricci uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people manage anxiety, stress, depression, and life changes. She is a psychologist licensed in Virginia and has seven years of clinical experience. Her approach is practical and focused on skills people can use between sessions. She talks in plain language and helps people set small, realistic goals they can try right away.

She often combines CBT with mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy when that fits a person's needs. That means sessions can include learning to notice thoughts without getting stuck in them and practicing actions that match personal values. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are added when people want help moving from thinking about change to actually doing it.

Dr. Ricci has worked with people facing medical and health challenges, and she supports coping with chronic pain, illness, and cancer-related concerns. She also helps with addictions, sleep problems, and weight management by breaking problems into manageable steps and building practical routines.

Sessions typically cover specific problems like panic, social anxiety, obsessive behaviors, or mood swings. Therapy can include behavioral experiments, thought records, and mindfulness practices tailored to daily life. The goal is clearer thinking and more useful behavior rather than jargon or vague promises.

She offers services in Virginia and conducts sessions in English. People who want to begin complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their needs.

How CBT, ACT, and Mindfulness work online

Dr. Ricci uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and depression. CBT sessions online focus on concrete tools like thought records, behavioral experiments, and step-by-step plans that people can practice between meetings.

She also offers Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which teaches people to notice difficult feelings and commit to actions that reflect their values. Mindfulness therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and stress reduction skills that support sleep, pain management, and mood regulation.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client look at current problems, goals, and personal preferences to decide which methods to try first. Techniques may be adjusted over time based on what helps most.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Video allows more visual cues for skill demonstrations, phone can be a simpler option with lower bandwidth, and chat or text can work for brief check-ins and written practice. These formats make therapy more flexible for people balancing work, medical appointments, or caregiving.