About Me

Experience personalized coaching tailored to your growth and development needs.

My name is Judy Sroka. I am a certified personal development coach living in Porto, Portugal. I provide online services to clients globally and in-person to clients living locally. I’m originally from the United States, and hold a Masters of Science in Mental Health Counseling, and a Master’s degree in Fine Arts. I worked as a mental health counselor in private practice for 15 years in New York State before moving to Europe in 2022.

Philosophy

In my experience, meaningful, sustainable change happens when we engage the whole self – body, mind, and inner-experience – with curiosity and care. My approach is rooted in both science and compassion, weaving together somatic awareness, psychological insight and practical tools to create a structure that fosters lasting change. 

I begin by establishing a non-judgmental and inclusive environment that fosters genuine self-expression. I believe transformation begins with self-awareness and understanding - not just of our inner thoughts and their resulting outward behaviors, but of our own body - including our nervous system, which plays a crucial role in how we experience and react to situations. I also focus on how we communicate internally with ourselves, which in turn strongly influences how we interact with the world outside. 

I’m here as a guide and partner in this process, offering space, structure, and support as you reconnect with who you truly are and how you want to live.

Qualifications

Diplomas​

Master of Science Mental Health Counseling - University of Rochester

Master's of Fine Arts - University of Illinois

​​Selected Trainings​​

  • Certified Integrative Coach - Integrative Wellness Academy

  • Integrative Somatic Parts Work Certificate - The Embody Lab

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) - Robert Rhoton and Eric Gentry Pesi

  • The Neuroscience of Change - Coaches Rising

  • Certified Life Coach Practitioner Master Class - Udemy

  • Internal Family System Certificate - Richard Schwartz

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate - The Beck Institute

  • Certified Basic Training Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) - Approved by the EMDR International Association - Certified EMDR Consultant and Trainer Karen Martin

  • Rewire the Anxious Brain: Neuroscience-Informed Treatment of Anxiety, Panic and Worry - Pesi

  • Integrating EMDR into your Practice - EMDRIA Approved Training RK EMDR Consulting Roy Kiessling

  • Brain Switch: Applying Polyvagal and Memory Reconsolidation Theories with Parts Work, Somatic, and Mindful Approaches - Pesi

  • Healing the Fragmented Selves: Transformational Approaches to Treating Complex Trauma - Pesi

  • Emotionally Focused Therapy On Target Couple Interventions in the Age of Attachment - Sue Johnson, Ed.D.

  • Transforming the ‘Living Legacy’ of Trauma - Pesi

  • Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

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