Licesned Mental Health Counselor & Qualifed Supervisor in Florida

Judy Hakiel-Calcaterra is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in the State of Florida and a Qualified Supervisor for Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns and Marriage & Family Therapy Interns throughout Florida.

She provides online therapy across Florida and in-person counseling in Davie, Florida, serving clients throughout Broward County and statewide via secure telehealth.

Judy holds:

• Master’s Degree in Mental Health Counseling

• Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology

• Minor in Retail and Accounting

Her academic background provides both a strong clinical foundation and a practical understanding of systems, relationships, and human behavior — an important combination when helping individuals navigate complex life challenges.

Experienced Florida Mental Health Therapist

With extensive experience in diverse clinical settings, Judy brings a comprehensive and informed approach to mental health treatment.

Her professional experience includes:

• Outpatient mental health programs serving individuals with chronic mental illness

• Private treatment centers specializing in dual diagnosis (mental health and substance use disorders)

• State correctional facilities

• Federal correctional facilities

• Residential treatment programs

• Halfway houses and reintegration programs

This breadth of experience allows her to effectively support individuals facing:

• Anxiety disorders

• Depression

• Trauma

• Substance use concerns

• Relationship challenges

• Life transitions

• Emotional regulation difficulties

• Complex behavioral health needs

Her diverse background gives her the ability to tailor therapy to each individual’s unique situation while maintaining a compassionate and structured therapeutic process.

Why Judy Became a Therapist

Judy chose a career in mental health counseling because she believes deeply in the capacity for change.

From an early age, she felt called to help others. She has a natural ability to create a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental therapeutic space where clients feel comfortable discussing their thoughts, emotions, and goals.

As a licensed Florida therapist, her mission is to help clients:

• Gain clarity

• Develop coping skills

• Improve emotional resilience

• Strengthen relationships

• Build confidence

• Move forward with purpose

Therapeutic Approach: Collaborative, and Goal-Oriented

udy’s therapeutic approach is rooted in:

• Trust

• Empathy

• Collaboration

• Evidence-informed practices

She believes therapy should be a partnership. Her role is to listen carefully, understand deeply, and guide clients toward meaningful progress.

While there are no quick fixes, Judy works with clients to:

• Identify personal goals

• Develop practical strategies

• Strengthen emotional awareness

• Build sustainable coping tools

• Create long-term positive change

Whether you are seeking therapy for anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, or personal growth, Judy provides structured support tailored to your needs.

Online Therapy Across Florida

Judy offers secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth therapy throughout the State of Florida.

Clients located in:

• Miami

• Orlando

• Tampa

• Jacksonville

• Fort Lauderdale

• West Palm Beach

• Naples

• Sarasota

• St. Petersburg

• Gainesville

• Tallahassee

• And all surrounding Florida communities

can access professional mental health support from the comfort of home.

Telehealth therapy allows flexibility, convenience, and continuity of care anywhere in Florida.

Qualified Supervisor in Florida

In addition to providing therapy, Judy serves as a Qualified Supervisor in Florida for:

• Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns

• Registered Marriage & Family Therapy Interns

She is passionate about mentoring and supporting developing clinicians as they grow in competence and confidence within the mental health profession.

A Personal Note

Outside of her clinical work, Judy enjoys spending quality time with her husband and daughter. She values staying active, traveling, and cooking, and believes in maintaining balance between mental, emotional, and physical wellness.

Community involvement is important to her. She has held multiple leadership roles within school PTO organizations and has proudly served as a Girl Scout leader for the past eight years, mentoring young girls as they develop confidence, leadership skills, and resilience.