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Cadyn  Burnside

Cadyn Burnside

LCSW, LISW-CP

Therapist · South Carolina · 8+ years of experience

Supportive, practical therapy for strong emotions

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  • Strengths focused
  • Goal oriented
  • Skills based

About Cadyn

Cadyn Burnside is a licensed social worker based in South Carolina. He brings eight years of clinical experience and helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, and other life challenges. He believes clients are the experts on their own stories and builds on their strengths to move toward change.

Cadyn approaches therapy with a respectful, down-to-earth style. He listens first and works collaboratively to set goals that matter to each person. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings, so progress feels useful and steady.

His background includes work with concerns such as depression, addictions, LGBT-related issues, relationship and family stress, grief, and intimacy questions. He also addresses sleep and eating problems, self-esteem, career transitions, and coping with life changes. Cadyn is familiar with complex issues like co-morbidity, dissociation, attachment struggles, and chronic illness or pain.

Therapeutic methods Cadyn uses include attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and mindfulness practices. These approaches guide conversations and offer tools for managing emotions and difficult thoughts.

Cadyn aims to help people feel more capable of handling hard moments. He supports each person in building skills, noticing progress, and adjusting the plan as needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

South Carolina, Iowa, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

How Cadyn’s Approaches Work Online

Cadyn uses client-centered listening to create a respectful, goal-focused relationship where the person’s own priorities guide the work. This approach emphasizes being heard and understood while deciding what change looks like for each person.

He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical behavioral experiments. CBT is useful for anxiety, anger, sleep and mood concerns because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Cadyn will collaborate with each person to choose which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and comfort. He adjusts techniques over time so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or making it simpler to schedule around work or caregiving. Licensed professionals can still teach skills, review progress, and plan homework in remote sessions to keep momentum moving forward.

At a glance

Listed location
South Carolina
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LCSW, LISW-CP
Languages
English
License (South Carolina)
LISW-CP · No. 14110
License (Iowa)
LISW · No. 88939
License (Pennsylvania)
LCSW · No. CW024305
NPI
1356846877

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Cadyn help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, trauma and abuse, and related concerns like depression, addictions, relationship and family stress, grief, and self-esteem.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Cadyn takes a collaborative, client-centered approach that focuses on listening, building on strengths, and teaching practical skills people can use between sessions.

What is his professional background?

He has eight years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns, including complex and co-occurring issues.

Which credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

Cadyn holds the credentials LCSW and LISW-CP and practices in South Carolina.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography; confirm the current options with the service before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started working with Cadyn?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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