Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow

Stanley, verified client of Judith

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geometry-shapes iconDepression, Anxiety, Addiction
Online in Maryland
8 years in practice
Ages served: 18-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Judith accepts 26 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna | Evernorth
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield DC | BCBS HMO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS HMO
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Maryland | BCBS PPO
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compsych
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
Johns Hopkins Healthcare | JHHC
JP Farley Corporation
Medicare MD
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$220
first session
$160
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Judith

Dr. Judy Ann Upshaw is a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC) with more than 43 years of clinical experience. While she is experienced in general mental health treatment, her specialty is substance use treatment. Dr. Judy has worked in inpatient as well as outpatient treatment as well as individual, group, couples and family counseling. She enjoys assisting people in finding their true selves and achieve their highest goals. Dr. Judy has developed programs and supervised other therapist. She is also an adjunct college professor.


Dr. Judy completed her Bachelor's degree in Behavior Sciences at Andrews University in Berrien Springs, MI. She then received a Master's degree in Psychology from Temple University-Philadelphia, and a Doctorate in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University-Arlington. She utilizes many treatment modality such as music and art therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and much more.


Life is full of challenges, especially in this post-pandemic era. Now more than ever, Dr. Judy sees our societies the need for counseling. She would like to have the opportunity to support you in your life's journey and is confident in her ability to help you reach your goals. Schedule your first session with her today.

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"My goal is to help you achieve a mentally, physically, and socially healthy life using the client-centered approaches that help you to succeed and reach your counseling goals. "

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

My therapist is the best. I highly recommend her and Thriveworks. Dr. Upshaw is the bestest.

Naomy, verified client of Judith

Dr. Upshaw is great at being a combination of empathetic and pushing me to grow

Stanley, verified client of Judith

Our therapist is close to our age and has been through similar experiences. She allows each of us to have a say and keeps us on topic.

Aria, verified client of Judith

Judy was very knowledgable and empathetic and helped me work through my issues. She has good insight and showed me what to do to combat negative thoughts.

Amanduh, verified client of Judith

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesDepression, Anxiety, Addiction, Coping Skills, Anger Management, Relationships, ADHD, Behavioral Issues, Domestic Abuse, Bipolar Disorder, Eating Disorder, LGBTQIA+, Military / Veteran, Grief, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD), Self Esteem, Sexual Abuse, Trauma / PTSD, Women’s Issues
ApproachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Existential Therapy, Humanistic / Rogerian, Gottman Method, Adlerian, Christian Counseling, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Family Systems, Gestalt, Feminist, Jungian, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Person-Centered Therapy, Positive Psychology, Psychoanalytic, Reality Therapy
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Education and training

Years in practice
8 years
Graduating institute
Argosy University
Graduating degree
Doctor of Education
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1447557095
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State of practiceMD
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License numberLCA393
Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
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Judith Upshaw

Licensed Clinical Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LCADC)she/her