Matthew Durdovic, LCSW

Licensed in Arizona · 8 years in practice

Matthew Durdovic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing addiction, low self-esteem, burnout from caregiving, and trouble concentrating.

License and registration

LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-18751 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1043822869 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Matthew

Matthew Durdovic is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing addiction, low self-esteem, burnout from caregiving, and trouble concentrating. He draws on eight years of experience to guide practical steps for change. His approach centers on building trust and working together to find realistic next steps.

He mixes cognitive techniques with a human-centered style. That means he helps people notice and adjust unhelpful thinking while also focusing on a respectful, supportive relationship.

Background and approach

Sessions often involve setting small goals and practicing new ways of responding to stress and cravings. Matthew has worked with concerns around drug and alcohol use and process addictions such as gambling or problematic pornography. He also supports people dealing with life transitions, guilt and shame, and questions about life purpose and self-love.

Conversations typically focus on what matters most to the individual and on practical coping strategies. People who reach out can expect clear, straightforward language and collaborative planning. Matthew emphasizes strengths and everyday tools that can be used between sessions.

He encourages realistic steps toward improved concentration, motivation, and emotional balance. Located in Arizona, he offers sessions in English and uses flexible formats to meet different needs. He frames therapy as a partnership where the client’s goals guide the work forward.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Matthew lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Communication problems
Drug and alcohol addiction
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Life purpose
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love

Online support

How Matthew’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Matthew uses cognitive techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts. This approach is useful for managing cravings, reducing self-criticism, and improving concentration by practicing different thinking patterns and behavioral experiments.

He also uses a humanistic style that focuses on building a trusting connection and recognizing a person’s strengths. That helps when someone feels burned out, ashamed, or unsure of their direction, because sessions center on respect, listening, and gradual steps forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Matthew will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they set clear, practical goals and adjust techniques based on what helps most.

Online therapy offers flexibility for these methods. Video calls let the therapist and client read facial cues and practice skills in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, brief coping prompts, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while still using evidence-based techniques.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Matthew commonly address?

He helps with addictions, drug and alcohol problems, process addictions, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.

What is his general approach in therapy?

He combines cognitive techniques with a humanistic style to change unhelpful thinking and to build a trusting working relationship.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Matthew has eight years of professional experience working with people facing addiction and related concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in Arizona.

Can sessions be held in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

How does payment and cost work?

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