Therapist profile
Tiniya Bolden, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting focus
Continue with TiniyaAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Solution-focused work
About Tiniya
Tiniya Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with seven years of clinical experience. She holds a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work and has spent much of her career supporting people with depression, anxiety, trauma and addiction concerns.
She has worked extensively in supportive housing and community settings. That work included helping people who had experienced homelessness, substance use, trauma, interactions with child welfare, and complex health needs. Those roles shaped how she thinks about practical supports alongside therapy.
Tiniya uses straightforward listening and clear feedback. Sessions focus on immediate problems and steps that can reduce stress and improve daily functioning. She draws on client-centered methods to center the person’s priorities and on solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
She also uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and to build different coping skills. Motivational interviewing helps when people are weighing changes or struggling with impulsivity. Narrative work can help separate a person from painful experiences and reframe difficult life chapters.
Tiniya often supports people dealing with family and parenting concerns, anger and life transitions. She talks through patterns, helps clarify goals, and practices new responses in session. Her approach is direct and practical, aimed at making things feel more manageable between appointments.
How sessions work
How Tiniya integrates approaches in online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. It prioritizes the person's goals and preferences and helps clarify what feels most important to address. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing different responses to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is ambivalent about change; it uses guided conversation to strengthen reasons for change and set small achievable steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tiniya will discuss options and try methods that fit a person’s needs and goals. That decision is collaborative and can shift over time as progress is made or circumstances change.
The original biography mentions live chat, phone, and video sessions, so confirm which of those formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make scheduling easier around work, childcare, or daily routines. They also allow shorter check-ins when needed, reduce travel time, and let people use tools learned in session while at home. Talk with her about which format suits your day-to-day life and the types of skills you want to practice.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
New York, Oregon
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tiniya works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar disorder, addictions, family and parenting concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, client-centered style with solution-focused steps and practical coping skills. Sessions emphasize listening, clear feedback, and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinician, including work in supportive housing and community mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography references live chat, phone, and video sessions; please confirm current session options with her before booking.
How are fees and signing up handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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