Oneida Burgos, LCSW

Oneida Burgos practices therapy from a strength-based, person-centered perspective that highlights each person’s resilience and inner resources. She focuses on helping individuals recognize their existing strengths and use them to navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, trauma, addictions, and family concerns. Her work also includes hospice and end-of-life counseling, providing support during deeply meaningful life transitions and losses.

With 20 years of clinical experience, Oneida brings seasoned judgment and compassionate guidance to people at many stages of life. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - which indicates specialized training and a credential to provide clinical social work services. She holds a master’s degree in social work from New York University and maintains licensure in both Virginia and New York.

Therapeutically she integrates person-centered, humanistic care with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and brief, purposeful interventions tailored to each person’s goals. This combination aims to support practical coping skills while honoring personal values and meaning. Fluent in English and Spanish, Oneida works collaboratively and respectfully with diverse cultural backgrounds, helping clients set realistic goals, build on their strengths, and take concrete steps toward well-being.

Those who choose to work with Oneida can expect an empathetic, goal-oriented partnership that balances practical strategies with genuine support as they pursue lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Oneida Burgos uses therapeutic methods that blend practical skills with personal meaning to address a range of life challenges. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise - it is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress when the aim is to build a more values-driven life. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and building a collaborative bond so clients feel understood and supported while exploring their goals and strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially helpful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Oneida works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors methods so therapy feels like a good fit. This process may involve trying strategies from different approaches to discover what works best for the individual.

Online therapy with Oneida is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules and varied comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care from home, work, or while managing caregiving and other responsibilities, helping clients access licensed professionals in ways that fit their daily life.