Tandi Orluk , LCSW

Since beginning practice in 2007, Tandi Orluk has gathered 18 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). She has supported individuals, couples, and families with a particular emphasis on helping people recover from trauma, and she brings a calm, client-centered focus to each therapeutic relationship. Tandi centers care on what is best for the person seeking help, tailoring the path forward to the individual needs and goals presented.

Her approach is intentionally eclectic and can incorporate a range of evidence-informed methods, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Prolonged Exposure, and solution-focused techniques. At the start of work together she asks about a client’s goals and uses those aims to shape treatment so progress can be monitored and adjusted. Tandi frames her role as walking alongside clients as they pursue their therapeutic objectives and work toward greater stability and wellbeing.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist follows the client’s lead and supports personal growth; it is helpful for those seeking empathy, validation, and a space to explore values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) blends skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help people manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Tandi approaches treatment as a collaborative process - she works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts the approach as progress unfolds. Finding the right mix of strategies is part of the work together rather than a one-time decision.

Online therapy with this practice is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier for clients to maintain continuity of care, access sessions from home, and choose the communication style that best supports their therapeutic progress.