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Judith (Judy) Durdan

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Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW

Florida

LCSW focused on anger and mood concerns

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW15035; LCSW, Connecticut / 5561
  • NPI1821331356
  • Experience22 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • ACT
  • CBT
  • Mindfulness

About Judith

Judith (Judy) Durdan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience. She practices in Florida and works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sleeping problems, and life changes. Judy also supports people facing trauma and abuse and those navigating relationship concerns and self-esteem struggles.

She writes plainly and listens for the practical problems that make days harder. Sessions focus on recognizing patterns, learning small skills, and using strengths people already have. Judy blends listening with straightforward techniques so people can try things between meetings.

Her background includes inpatient and outpatient care. She has worked with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, individuals involved in forensic settings, people experiencing homelessness, and veterans. She also spends time with adults who want support for everyday struggles and clearer next steps.

Judy uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. That range lets her move between skill practice, values work, and reflective conversation depending on what a person needs.

In sessions she helps people break problems into manageable steps. She and the client agree on the plan and adjust it as progress is made. The emphasis is on practical, steady work toward clearer thinking, fewer intense reactions, and better daily routines.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches used in remote work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small actions toward those values. It often focuses on accepting difficult feelings while moving forward on chosen goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's own perspective and priorities, offering reflective listening and support for self-directed change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Judy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change over time as progress is made and new challenges appear.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people use remote sessions because they fit into work breaks, reduce travel time, and let check-ins be shorter when needed. Online work can make it easier to practice skills between sessions and to follow up on specific goals without rearranging a whole day.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersAnger management

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

22+ years

Listed in

Florida, Connecticut

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which concerns does she address?

Judy works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, grief, sleeping problems, coping with life changes, trauma and relationship issues.

What style of therapy does she use?

She combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered techniques, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to match practical skills with reflective work.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 22 years of clinical experience in inpatient and outpatient settings, including work with veterans and people facing homelessness.

What credentials and location apply to her practice?

She is an LCSW licensed in Connecticut and Florida and maintains her practice in Florida.

What languages are supported and can international clients work with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm the current session formats before booking to be sure they fit your needs, as formats are not specified in this profile.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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