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Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Depression support
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Durdan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 22 years of experience based in Florida. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, and anger. Judy also addresses communication problems, addiction concerns, guilt and shame, isolation, money worries, mood and panic disorders, paranoia, seasonal affective disorder, self-love, social anxiety, and women’s issues.
Judy draws on practical, skills-based methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy alongside client-centered and mindfulness approaches. Sessions include straightforward conversations, short skills practices, and steps people can try between meetings.
Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings over two decades. She has experience with people living with severe and persistent mental illness, forensic settings, homelessness, and veterans, as well as people seeking general support. That range informs how she adapts her approach to different situations.
Judy frames treatment as a shared plan. She works with each person to agree on goals and methods and adjusts those methods as needed. Sessions focus on practical steps, building on the person’s own strengths and life experience.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Judy aims to pick session times that fit the person’s routine so work on problems can begin without added scheduling stress.
How her approaches translate to online work
Judith commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking that feed anxiety and low mood, then tries small behavioral experiments to test different responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and help people act on what matters despite difficult thoughts or feelings. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on the person’s experience and preferences rather than a fixed script.Choosing which approach to use is collaborative. She will discuss goals and preferences in the first meetings and adjust methods as progress or challenges appear. That lets sessions stay practical and focused on what the person needs right now.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let people do brief practice exercises from their own routine, such as testing a new response at home or after a work break.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, anger, and related concerns such as communication and addiction issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
She uses CBT to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience and has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, including work with people experiencing severe mental illness, homelessness, forensic settings, and veterans.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with CT LCSW and FL LCSW and practices from Florida.
In which languages can sessions be offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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