Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - stress and anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW15035
- Licensed in Connecticut
- LCSW, licence 5561
- NPI
- 1821331356
- Experience
- 22 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Judith supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practices
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Durdan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Connecticut and Florida with 22 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, anger, relationship concerns, and coping with life changes. Judy also focuses on issues such as communication problems, addiction, guilt and shame, loneliness, money and financial stress, mood and panic disorders, paranoia, seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, self-love, and women's issues.
Judy trained at Fordham University and has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings. Her background includes experience with people who have severe and persistent mental illness, forensic involvement, homelessness, and veterans, as well as people seeking support for everyday struggles. She draws on 22 years of clinical practice to meet people where practical problems arise.
Her style centers on thoughtful listening and practical skills. Sessions mix client-centered conversation with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used when they fit the client's goals.
Judy aims to build a treatment plan together with each person. That plan uses the client's existing strengths and life experience alongside a few specific skills she offers. She adjusts her approach based on what the person needs and how they respond.
People can expect straightforward talk about problems and step-by-step suggestions to try between meetings. Judy emphasizes clear goals, small behavioral changes, and breathing or mindfulness practices when helpful. To begin, follow the site's process for scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical behavior changes. CBT is often used for depression, panic, and social anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting so clients can use their own strengths to problem-solve; it supports people who need straightforward, respectful conversation about life stressors.Deciding which approach fits best is a joint effort. The therapist will work with each person to match methods to their goals and daily life. That collaborative process can include trying a technique for a few sessions and adjusting based on what helps.
Confirm the specific online session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when time is limited. Some formats need less bandwidth or do not require video, which can suit people who prefer a quieter or simpler setup. The focus is on practical care that fits into everyday life rather than on a particular delivery method.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida, Connecticut
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and anger issues, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include addiction, money worries, panic, social anxiety, and women's issues.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversation combined with techniques from ACT, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. The work tends to be practical and skills-focused with collaborative planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings. Her background includes work with people affected by severe mental illness, forensic matters, homelessness, and veterans.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Connecticut and Florida, and she practices from Florida.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on where you live.
How do I start working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers