Judi, a native of Minneapolis, graduated from the university of Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in Education. She then began her career as a middle school teacher. With a desire to help people from a very young age, many people seemed to naturally confide in Judi, sharing their dreams and struggles with her. After more than a decade of teaching, Judi decided she could make more of a difference helping people through their life challenges, and so she returned to school once again.

Graduating from Pepperdine University, with a masters in Psychology, Judi became a Licensed Marriage, Family Therapist and for more than 35 years has helped clients grow as individuals, couples, parents, and families.

Judi was also the Founder and Clinical Director of the California Psychological Foundation, Inc., a non-profit mental health clinic. She has been a featured guest on radio and television and has been nominated for both the “Women Making a Difference” and the “Non-Profit and Corporate Citizenship” awards through the Los Angeles Business Journal. She has spoken many times in front of business organizations, schools, service organizations, churches, and synagogues.

In 2015 Judi was awarded Best Business Professional Therapist in Tarzana, and she continues to participate in the community while expanding her practice and making a lifelong career of helping people.