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Online therapist

Tiana Burdick

Calm, practical help for life changes

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
9 years
Licensed in
Connecticut
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Tiana

Tiana Burdick, LCSW, focuses on helping people who feel stuck during big life changes or crises. She writes simply and listens first. Sessions aim to make small, practical steps feel possible again.

Parents reading on a phone will find plain language and direct support in her approach. She draws on nine years of clinical experience, including extensive mobile crisis work. That background gave her a clear view of how stress and sudden change affect relationships and daily life.

Background and approach

She also has three years of experience supporting people on the autism spectrum and identifies as neurodivergent, which informs her perspective and style. Tiana uses straightforward tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to help people manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, or overwhelming stress.

She also applies mindfulness techniques to teach simple ways to slow down and respond differently in tense moments. Her training includes a Masters in Social Work from Southern Connecticut State University and additional coursework at the University of Connecticut. She practices in Connecticut as a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 010293.

In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clearer communication. That can include working through parenting challenges, relationship tensions, grief, or daily coping skills. Her style is collaborative and direct, aimed at helping people find more steady ground.

Therapeutic approaches for online care and everyday stress

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding your perspective. The therapist offers empathy and supports you in finding your own solutions, which can help when you feel unsure or stuck.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It emphasizes mindfulness, emotion regulation, and better ways to handle conflict or crisis moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tiana will collaborate with each person to choose tools that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She often blends elements from different methods so care fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These formats let people meet from home, fit work and family schedules, and check in between sessions when useful. For many, the range of options makes regular support easier to maintain while using the same therapeutic approaches as in-person work.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns can she help with?
Tiana works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family problems, eating and intimacy-related issues, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, blending Client-Centered methods with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She focuses on clear communication, skill-building, and noticing small changes that add up over time.
What experience does she bring?
She has nine years of clinical experience, including extensive mobile crisis work and over three years supporting people on the autism spectrum. That work shaped her understanding of stress and family dynamics during crises.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds a Masters in Social Work and practices as a licensed clinical social worker, CT LCSW 010293, based in Connecticut.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients and provides services to people located in Connecticut.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability. The subscription model can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location and therapist availability.

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Experience
9 years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English

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