- Guilt and shame
- CBT and DBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Tandi
Tandi Orluk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience based in New York. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, life changes, and related concerns. Her profile also lists work around guilt and shame, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, and sleep or eating difficulties.
She uses a client-centered way of working and asks about a person's goals at the start. Sessions focus on practical steps and discussion that connect to what the person wants to change. She draws on methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to shape those conversations.
Tandi describes her overall style as eclectic, which means she brings together different approaches to fit the situation. That might include focusing on thinking patterns, building coping skills, or practicing mindfulness exercises. The plan is set collaboratively using the goals the person names.
Over her career she has supported people coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, career stress, obsessive thinking, panic, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and issues linked to military service. She also addresses body image, forgiveness, isolation, life purpose, and women's issues.
Sessions are conducted in English and she holds LCSW credentials in New York and Kentucky. The counseling subscription model is noted as variable by location and can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Tandi’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's goals and preferences. In practice this means the therapist asks what matters to the client and shapes sessions around those priorities, which can help when talking about guilt, shame, or life changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thinking patterns and behaviors. It often involves identifying unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing new ways of responding. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, obsessive thoughts, and guilt that keeps reappearing.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. It combines practical skills training with problem-focused work, and can help when strong emotions or impulsive behaviors are part of the problem.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as needed.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use video, phone, or messaging in different ways, so check which formats are offered and pick what best fits everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt and shame?
She lists guilt and shame alongside trauma, relationship issues, and self-esteem concerns. Sessions can include talking about how those feelings affect daily life.
How would she approach feelings of persistent guilt?
Tandi uses a client-centered approach and may use CBT or DBT techniques to examine thinking patterns and build coping skills. She asks about the client's goals and works from there.
What is her professional background?
She has practiced since 2007 and brings 18 years of clinical experience working with adults on trauma, mood, and stress-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW with credentials in New York and Kentucky and is based in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.