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LCSW, LISW-CP

Cadyn Burnside, LCSW, LISW-CP

  • Experience8 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesAttachment-Based Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Cadyn

Cadyn Burnside approaches therapy with a focus on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and ADHD-related struggles while drawing on eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

He frames the client as the expert in their own life and works to amplify existing strengths so people can move toward more fulfilling, functional days. His style emphasizes respect for each person’s story and the courage it takes to pursue change.

Working from a background in psychotherapeutic methods such as attachment-informed work, client-centered care, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness, Cadyn blends practical skills with compassionate listening. He supports people navigating relationship challenges, grief, identity and LGBT-related concerns, substance issues, and many other stressors.

Licensed as an LCSW in Pennsylvania and an LISW-CP in South Carolina, he draws on this training to help clients set clear goals, learn coping strategies, and build emotional resilience through an individualized plan.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relational patterns shape feelings and expectations in relationships; in practice this means exploring connection needs and improving interpersonal safety so clients can form more stable bonds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and respect for the client’s perspective, offering a supportive environment where people can explore values and decisions at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and help manage ADHD-related challenges.

Cadyn approaches treatment as a collaborative process and recognizes that finding the right approach often requires adjustment. He works with clients to clarify goals, try different techniques, and tailor interventions based on what proves most helpful for their needs and preferences. This collaborative stance helps ensure the plan fits each person rather than expecting a single method to solve every concern.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage in care around work, family, and daily life. These formats make it easier to practice new skills between sessions, maintain momentum during busy periods, and access licensed professionals from different locations while fitting therapy into a regular routine.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Cadyn commonly address?
Cadyn works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood disorders, ADHD, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and substance-related challenges.
What is Cadyn’s therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered, strengths-focused approach and integrates evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
Candyn has eight years of professional experience working with diverse mental health concerns in clinical settings.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials with the notation PA LCSW CW024305 and SC LISW-CP 14110, and he practices in South Carolina.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

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

Licensed

South Carolina, Iowa, Pennsylvania

Languages

English