Tiniya Bolden, LCSW

Tiniya Bolden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York who brings seven years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work in 2014 and has spent much of her career working in supportive housing environments alongside individuals and families facing a wide range of challenges. Her background includes helping people living with depression, anxiety and stress, schizophrenia, histories of homelessness, trauma and abuse, substance use concerns, HIV/AIDS, involvement with child welfare systems, reentry after incarceration, relationship difficulties, and supported employment needs.

Bolden emphasizes the therapeutic relationship as the cornerstone of effective counseling, offering a listening, open-minded, and non-judgmental approach that aims to create space for new perspectives and practical support. She draws on evidence-informed approaches to address stress, trauma, mood disorders, addictions, family and parenting challenges, and life transitions, tailoring care to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Messages are checked throughout the day, seven days per week, and she provides video, phone, and live chat sessions with limited availability in mornings, afternoons, and weekends. Availability shown on a calendar may not reflect all possible times, so prospective clients are encouraged to confirm scheduling through messaging to find the best match.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Tiniya Bolden uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a supportive, non-judgmental space where the client’s own goals and experiences guide the work; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening coping skills. She also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns. Motivational Interviewing is used when clients face ambivalence about change - it helps clarify values and strengthen personal motivation for goals such as reducing substance use, addressing impulsivity, or improving wellbeing.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Bolden works with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time to support progress in a partnership with the client.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people balancing work, family, or other commitments. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and live chat or text-based messaging can supplement between-session contact. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue therapeutic work from different locations while maintaining a consistent schedule.