- Client-centered
- Skills-focused
- Mindfulness-informed
About Tandi
Tandi Orluk is a licensed clinical social worker with 18 years of experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low self-esteem, panic attacks, and difficult life changes. She is based in New York and works in a straightforward, client-focused way.
She centers sessions on each person's goals and priorities. Conversations are practical and aimed at solving the problems that brought someone in. Tandi combines listening with concrete tools so people can notice progress between appointments.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing are all part of her toolbox. These methods are used to reduce worry, manage strong emotions, and change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Tandi has worked with people affected by trauma, addictions, relationship strain, and workplace stress. She also supports concerns like obsessive thoughts, mood swings, and sleep or eating challenges. Panic disorder and panic attacks are among the issues she lists as a focus.
Clients can expect a collaborative style. Goals are discussed openly and adjusted as needed. The aim is practical progress rather than lengthy theory. Tandi emphasizes concrete skills people can practice in daily life to feel steadier and more in control.
Approaches that translate to online work
Tandi commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety and panic. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and building skills to manage intense feelings.She also integrates client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to help people set clear goals and stay motivated. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapy process and will be decided together. The therapist works collaboratively to match methods to each person's needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove commuting time. It also supports using in-the-moment practice between sessions, such as tracking thoughts or trying new coping skills during daily routines.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Kentucky, New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tandi works with people facing stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, trauma, relationship and workplace issues, and related concerns such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a client-centered, practical style that mixes listening with skill building. Sessions focus on real goals and tools people can try between meetings.
What is her clinical background?
She has practiced since 2007 and brings 18 years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families, with an emphasis on trauma recovery and practical outcomes.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is an LCSW and practices in New York.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered at the time of scheduling.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.