Dr. Judy K. Osgood, Ph.D. is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist in private practice in Illinois.
Dr. Osgood is an alumnus from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign where she completed her Ph.D., Masters and Bachelor's degrees. Dr. Osgood has been practicing as a Licensed Clinical Psychologist for over 25 years providing counseling and psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults. Dr. Osgood's specializations include assessment and treatment of mood disorders, substance abuse, abuse and trauma, grief and stress management. Dr. Osgood has completed completed training and has specialized in forensic/ court work including custody and visitation evaluations, bonding assessments and psychological evaluations.
Dr. Osgood has been an instructor at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and at Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois. For five years, Dr. Osgood worked at Weiss Hospital in
Chicago, Illinois providing inpatient substance abuse treatment for adults. Dr. Osgood
has specialized in the assessment and treatment of clients with a dual disorder, i.e,
a substance dependency and mental disorder combined. Dr. Osgood has provided
hospital based assessments and treatment for children and adolescents. Dr. Osgood
has conducted workshops for IBM Corporation.
Psychological Evaluations
Dr. Osgood has extensive training and experience in conducing psychological evaluations for children, adolescents and adults with indicated diagnoses and specific treatment recommendations provided.
Dr. Osgood's specializations include the assessment and treatment of clients who present with a complexity of presenting issues and needs including
mood and behavioral disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, dual disorders, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, abuse and trauma,cognitive disorders, relationship issues/ concerns, divorce, grief and loss.
Court/ Forensic services
Dr. Osgood provides custody evaluations, visitation evaluations, bonding assessments and psychological evaluations for clients with Court related needs.
Dr. Osgood has extensive education, training and experience in conducting custody evaluations, visitation evaluations and bonding assessments with a specific focus on providing recommendations in the best interest of children. Dr. Osgood has completed evaluations including recommendations for grandparents seeking visitations rights of their grandchildren.
Workshops/ Seminars
Dr. Osgood is available to provides workshops and seminars on the following areas of specialization:
* Child abuse prevention:
*education of the clinical and legal definitions
of child abuse; education/ information to
promote the development of healthy,
responsible, respectful and well-balanced
children through positive parenting that
includes constructive and non-physical forms
of discipline, provision of a safe, drug free
home and family environment in the context
of strong support for children's education,
spiritual and moral development
*Domestic violence education and prevention:
*education about domestic violence,
clinical and legal definitions;
promoting a safe, healthy and drug free
home and family environment with a focus
on parents and caregivers as role models
*understanding the cycle, patterns and
precipitators of domestic violence;
education/ guidance in breaking the cycle
of abuse; development of healthy coping
skills, anger management skills,
stress management skills
Wellness/ Stress Management
*Dr. Osgood includes education about the
brain and neurochemistry in relation to
stress, understanding the complexities
and individualized impact of stress;
*stress management techniques includes
progressive relaxation training
*cognitive restructuring,
*anxiety/ stress management skills
*development of spirituality, higher power
as a component of wellness
Substance Abuse Education & Prevention
Dr. Osgood has extensive experience
in the provision of substance abuse education
and treatment for children, adolescents and
adults. Dr. Osgood provides workshops/
seminars on substance abuse prevention.
Dr. Osgood provides information about the
progression of chemical dependency,
risk factors, the impact of significant
role models/ caregivers and lifestyle factors
critical to the prevention of substance abuse.