Tandi Orluk, LCSW

Tandi Orluk is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York. She focuses on helping people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress and anxiety and those facing depression, relationship strain, or big life changes. Her style is straightforward and client-centered, so sessions center on what matters most to each person.

With 18 years of experience, Tandi blends practical strategies and listening skills. She uses approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people identify unhelpful patterns and build new coping habits. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also part of her toolbox when they fit a person’s goals.

Clients work together with her to set clear goals and track progress. Tandi asks about what the person wants to change and tailors each step to their pace. Sessions often include focused skill practice and real-life steps to try between meetings.

She has helped people navigate issues such as trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, sleep and eating challenges, body image, and work-related stress. Tandi also supports those dealing with obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, seasonal mood shifts, and concerns tied to military or veteran experience.

Tandi aims to walk alongside people as they reach their goals. If someone wants structured tools, mindful practices, or a collaborative plan for change, she works to match the approach to the person’s needs.

Approaches that fit online care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and shaping sessions around what matters to the person. It helps when someone needs support that follows their pace and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them; it is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions, which can be useful for emotional regulation and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to choose methods that match their goals, symptoms, and daily demands. That plan can change over time as progress is made and needs shift.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, since session options are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow work on skills between meetings. Many people find the convenience helps them maintain steady momentum toward their goals.