Miss Jude Abudawood, LMFT, MA
(She/ Her/ Hers)
About Me
I am a Marriage and Family Therapist providing compassionate, evidence-based care. Fluent in both Arabic and English. I work with individuals, couples, and families to help them navigate challenges and foster healthier relationships. My approach integrates EMDR with systemic and relational perspectives to address both past traumas and present struggles.
Education & Experience
I hold a Bachelor's degree in Family Studies from Arizona State University, a Master's degree in Emotional Disabilities from The George Washington University, and a Master's degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Syracuse University. I am currently pursuing a Doctorate in Marriage and Family Therapy at National University.
Professional & Volunteer Affiliations
Professional Affiliations -American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) — Member since 2020 -American Psychological Association (APA) — Member since 2022 -Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing International Association (EMDRIA) — Member since 2025
Specialty Area
- Abuse/Neglect
- Anger Management
- Anxiety/Panic Attacks
- Depression
- Dissociative Disorders
- Family Issues
- Gender Identity
- Grief/Loss/Mourning
- Marriage/Relationship Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Phobias
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Race, Culture, Ethnicity Issues
- Self-Harm
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress Management
- Suicide Risk
- Traumatic Incident
Population Served
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults
- Children (4-12)
- Couples
- Expats
- Families
- First Responders
- Immigrants
- LGBTQ+
- Underserved
Language
- Arabic
