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- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Judith
LCSW licensed in Florida and Connecticut with 22 years of experience, Judith (Judy) Durdan helps adults with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, trauma and grief. She works with people who need support through life changes, sleeping problems, anger, and addictive behaviors. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy.
Judy draws on long experience in inpatient and outpatient settings. She has worked with people facing severe and persistent mental illness, forensic settings, homelessness, and veterans, as well as those who simply want someone to listen. Her style focuses on straightforward conversation, mindful awareness, and practical skills people can use between sessions.
In a typical meeting Judy helps a person name the problem and pick one or two small steps to try. She uses ideas from ACT to clarify values, CBT to notice thinking patterns, and mindfulness to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing may appear when people are weighing change or dealing with substance use.
Treatment is collaborative. Judy frames care as an agreed approach that adapts to the person's needs and circumstances. She draws on the client's strengths and lived experience while offering tools and options to try.
People who choose Judy should expect direct, respectful conversation and practical strategies to manage daily difficulties. To begin she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so they can plan next steps together.
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How therapeutic approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people name what matters and take small value-based steps. It focuses on acting toward chosen goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings appear. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines thinking patterns and tests small behavioral experiments to reduce unhelpful reactions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the person sets the pace and priorities.Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the person to decide which approaches to try based on their goals, current difficulties, and preferences. That decision may change as progress is tracked and new challenges arise.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online arrangements can make it easier to fit meetings into a weekday or evening, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a shorter contact is helpful. The focus of virtual work is the same as in person: clear goals, practical techniques, and steady follow-through coordinated with the client's life and schedule.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Florida, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, trauma and grief, sleeping and anger issues, plus related areas such as addiction, communication problems, loneliness, and women's issues.
What is her therapeutic approach?
Uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to create a collaborative plan focused on practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of clinical experience, including work in both inpatient and outpatient settings with diverse populations.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a LCSW licensed in Connecticut and Florida and provides services based in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to plan the initial work.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.