Therapist in Germantown, Wisconsin Judy Bertoni, Therapist

Judy Bertoni, LPC, CSAC, ICS, helps adults across Wisconsin navigate life’s challenges with steady, compassionate, and clinically grounded individual therapy at LifeStance Health. She works with young adults, midlife adults, and seniors who are seeking meaningful change, whether they are coping with emotional distress, substance use concerns, or significant life transitions. Judy’s approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on helping clients reduce symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and build healthier patterns that support long-term mental wellness. She specializes in anxiety, depression, and alcohol and drug use issues, providing evidence-based treatment tailored to each individual’s goals. With extensive experience in mental health and substance use counseling, Judy understands the complex relationship between mood, stress, and behavioral health. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients challenge unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotions, and take purposeful steps toward values-driven living. She also supports individuals navigating additional concerns such as trauma, ADHD, postpartum depression, and major life adjustments. Judy has experience working with first responders and offers culturally responsive care for individuals from diverse backgrounds. She is also able to provide services in Hmong, increasing access to quality mental health care for Wisconsin communities who prefer therapy in their native language. Her clinical style balances accountability with warmth, creating a therapeutic space where clients feel respected, understood, and empowered. Since beginning her practice in 2004, Judy has remained committed to helping adults build resilience during later life transitions, midlife shifts, and periods of uncertainty. She believes therapy should be both supportive and action-oriented, equipping clients with tools they can apply in everyday situations. Outside of her professional work, Judy enjoys spending time with her family, playing volleyball when she can, relaxing, prioritizing her health, and gathering around bonfires with loved ones.