Judith (Judy) Durdan, LCSW

Judith (Judy) Durdan is a licensed clinical social worker who helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship concerns. She also supports people facing problems with sleep, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. Judy writes plainly and listens closely to understand each person's situation. Judy earned a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and holds LCSW licenses in Connecticut and Florida. She has 22 years of experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings. That work included supporting people with severe mental illness, those experiencing homelessness, people involved in forensic services, and veterans. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She aims to build a treatment plan together with the person seeking help. Sessions mix practical skills and personal strengths so steps toward feeling better are clear and doable. Judy draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and acceptance-based approaches, along with client-centered listening and mindfulness practices. She also uses motivational interviewing and short-term solution-focused techniques when they fit a person's goals. In sessions she focuses on what is happening now and what can be changed. She offers guidance, coping tools, and chances to practice new choices. The pace and tools are adjusted to each person's needs and preferences. Judy works with people who want an approachable professional to talk things through and create manageable steps forward. She emphasizes respect, an honest conversation, and finding strategies that fit real life.

How Judy uses therapy approaches online

Judy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult feelings and choose actions that match their values even when emotions are strong.

She also practices client-centered listening and mindfulness techniques, which emphasize being heard and learning simple exercises to calm the mind. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a team effort. Judy works with each person to decide which methods match their goals, needs, and day-to-day life, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for full conversations and practicing skills together. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow quick exchanges, ongoing check-ins, and written reminders of strategies. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy into work, family, and travel schedules while keeping the focus on practical steps and steady progress.