- Focus on small steps
- Mindfulness and skills
- 22 years experience
About Judith
Judith (Judy) Durdan is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, and major life changes. She provides calm, practical support for anger, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, and self-esteem. Judy writes in plain terms and focuses on small, doable steps to make daily life easier.
Judy earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and holds LCSW licenses in Florida and Connecticut. She has 22 years of experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That background includes work with people facing homelessness, forensic settings, veterans, and severe mental illness, as well as those who are looking for steady support through a hard time.
Her approach is collaborative and flexible. Sessions are shaped around the person sitting across from her, with an emphasis on using strengths people already have. She mixes mindfulness, practical skills, and thoughtful conversation to help people move forward.
Judy uses a range of methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. She frames treatment as an agreed-upon plan that changes as needs evolve. The work often includes focused skill practice, values clarification, and short-term problem solving.
People who choose Judy can expect a steady, respectful presence and concrete strategies to try between sessions. She encourages prospective clients to reach out and schedule a time that fits their life.
How Judy Uses Talk Therapy Online and Practical Tools
Judy draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to frame online work in clear, usable terms. ACT focuses on clarifying values and accepting difficult thoughts while still taking steps toward a meaningful life; it can help when worry, low mood, or sleep problems get in the way of daily goals. CBT breaks down unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to change them, which often helps with anxiety, panic, mood swings, and sleep routines.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Judy works together with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts what they try based on what helps and what doesn’t, so the plan evolves as progress is made.
Confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for focused check-ins between other obligations. It can also let people practice skills in the setting where they live and sleep, so homework and routines feel more relevant to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Florida, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Judy commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, anger, grief, trauma, relationship strain, and self-esteem issues among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, using mindful awareness, skill-building, and conversational support to tackle everyday problems.
What is her clinical background?
Judy has a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and 22 years of practice experience in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW licenses in Connecticut and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.