About Tiana
Tiana Burdick, LCSW, helps people who feel stuck during big life changes or crises. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps to move forward. Tiana is based in Connecticut and brings nine years of clinical experience to her work.
She spent years doing mobile crisis work with adults and children. That work gave her a close view of how people behave and relate when a crisis hits. Those moments taught her to keep things clear, calm, and focused on what helps right now.
How Tiana works
Tiana earned her Master of Social Work degree after studying at the University of Connecticut and Southern Connecticut State University. She has also worked for more than three years supporting people on the autism spectrum. That background informs how she adjusts pacing, communication, and expectations in sessions.
As a neurodivergent clinician, Tiana says she understands different ways of thinking and senses. She uses that perspective to create approaches that fit each person’s needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions are practical and tailored to how a person learns and copes.
Her practice addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns such as depression and bipolar, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, ADHD, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Tiana combines client-centered work with techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and communication-focused methods to help people build coping skills and make steady progress.
Tiana lists 8 ways of working on the entry:
What Tiana works with
The areas below are the ones Tiana selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Bipolar disorder
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Parenting issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Postpartum depression
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Trichotillomania
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 9 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Connecticut |
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Online support options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered therapy focuses on the person's own goals and pace. It emphasizes listening, validation, and shaping sessions around what the person says matters most. This approach can help when someone needs support making decisions or getting unstuck.Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.
Dialectical behavior therapy, DBT, teaches skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes approaches for distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and better communication. DBT techniques can be helpful for impulsivity, intense mood swings, and problems with anger or self-management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose techniques that match goals, learning style, and daily routines. That decision is flexible and can change as progress is made.
Online therapy with this clinician is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for deeper conversation and visual cues. Phone can work when bandwidth is limited or a hands-free option is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, homework support, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make therapy easier to fit into busy schedules and different life demands.
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