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Cadyn  Burnside

Cadyn Burnside, LCSW, LISW-CP

South Carolina

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LCSW - Anger and emotional regulation

  • Attachment-based methods
  • CBT strategies
  • Mindfulness practice

About Cadyn

Cadyn Burnside is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Social Worker with Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in South Carolina with eight years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, relationship and family strains, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, self‑esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

He frames therapy around the idea that each person knows their own story. He focuses on building on clients' existing strengths to address the problems that brought them in. Sessions are practical and straightforward, aimed at reducing repeated arguments, managing frustration, and improving daily functioning.

Cadyn uses approaches rooted in attachment-based work and client-centered care. He also draws on cognitive behavioral strategies, dialectical behavior ideas, and mindfulness techniques to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and practice different reactions in real situations.

In a session he listens for the patterns that lead to intensity - for example recurring triggers or communication habits - then works with the person to test small changes. He helps clients learn skills they can use between sessions, such as grounding techniques, cognitive reframing, and short behavioral experiments.

His style emphasizes practical steps over theory. He encourages clear goals, brief skill practice, and regular review of progress. To begin, readers are asked to use the site sign-up flow to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How approaches translate to online sessions

Cadyn uses attachment-based work to look at how current relationships shape reactions and patterns. This approach helps people notice long-standing relationship habits that show up as anger and then practice different ways of connecting.

He also uses client-centered techniques that keep the person's goals central. Sessions focus on what the client says matters most and on practical steps that fit their life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is used to identify and test unhelpful thoughts and to try out small behavior changes that reduce reactivity.

Deciding which approach to emphasize is collaborative. The therapist will ask about goals, day-to-day triggers, and what has helped in the past, then suggest a plan and adjust it over time based on the client's feedback.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills between sessions in the settings where their anger typically shows up, so the therapist and client can review what happened and refine strategies together.

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

Listed in

South Carolina, Iowa, Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of anger issues does he help with?

He helps with losing temper in close relationships, frustration at work, building resentment, and living with someone else’s anger.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a practical, strengths-focused approach that highlights clients' own understanding of their story and builds on what already works for them.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of professional experience working with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and related concerns.

What are his credentials and where does he practice?

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

Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English only and he does not accept international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking by using the site flow, as session formats are not specified here.

How does cost work for sessions?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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