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Tiniya Bolden

Tiniya Bolden

LCSW

New York

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Compassionate, practical support for anxious moments

  • Focus on practical steps
  • Warm nonjudgmental listener
  • Goal-oriented sessions

About Tiniya

Tiniya Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with seven years of clinical experience. She practices in New York and works with adults facing a wide range of concerns. She meets people where they are and aims to build a respectful, listening relationship first.

Bolden helps people dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, mood disorders, and panic-related difficulties. She also supports those coping with trauma, substance issues, relationship strain, parenting pressures, and life transitions. Her background includes work in supportive housing settings with people facing complex social and health challenges.

Her style centers on steady listening and open-minded feedback. Sessions focus on practical steps, new perspectives, and realistic goals the client can try between meetings. She values a warm, nonjudgmental atmosphere where people can speak honestly and feel heard.

Clinically she uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and build trust. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused methods help when people are ready to make changes and want clear, doable plans.

People who prefer straightforward, goal-oriented conversations may find her approach helpful. She encourages asking questions about how therapy will work for specific worries like panic or workplace stress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers acceptance and reflection so people can make sense of their own experience and decide what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps when panic, anxiety, or low mood are tied to unhelpful thinking patterns by teaching small experiments and new ways of responding.

Motivational Interviewing is a short-term style that helps when someone feels stuck about making a change. It uses curiosity and open questions to tap into personal reasons for taking steps forward.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with clients about goals, preferences, and how they respond to different methods. Together they’ll pick or blend approaches that fit the person's needs and pace.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing quicker check-ins between appointments. Confirm the current session options before booking to know what formats are available. The focus stays on practical, doable strategies that can be practiced in everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

New York, Oregon

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

Tiniya supports people with anxiety, stress, panic-related concerns, depression, mood disorders, trauma, substance issues, and life changes. She also addresses parenting strain, workplace issues, and financial stress.

How would you describe her therapy style?

She uses a warm, listening approach that focuses on practical steps and real goals. Conversations aim to build a strong connection and produce change people can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked extensively in supportive housing settings with people facing complex health and social challenges. This work informs her practical, resource-focused approach.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing in New York. The profile lists NY LCSW and OR LCSW as credential details.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Scheduling follows the platform process and the therapist's posted availability.

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. Messaging can be used to confirm times if needed.

Whenever you are ready

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