Therapist profile
Isaac Balduf, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Parenting
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Career and relationships
About Isaac
Isaac Balduf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Tennessee with 11 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, parenting challenges, career difficulties, and depression, and speaks English. He does not accept international clients.
Balduf aims to make talking about difficult topics straightforward and direct. He encourages clear conversations about what is worrying someone at home or at work. Sessions look at what is getting in the way now and practical steps someone can try between meetings.
He has worked with people facing a broad mix of concerns, including body image, chronic pain, illness and disability, communication problems, impulsivity, loneliness, questions about life purpose, men's issues, midlife transitions, money worries, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and workplace strain. That background lets him draw on many real-world experiences when thinking through a plan with a client.
In sessions he focuses on straightforward listening and practical problem solving. He helps people talk through what feels stuck and tests small, manageable changes. Conversations are aimed at clearer choices, less overwhelm, and better day-to-day functioning.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options before booking.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques aim to break problems into actionable steps. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful patterns of thinking and testing new ways of responding. That method helps with anxiety, mood challenges, and stress by teaching concrete skills to change daily behavior. Another useful approach emphasizes practical problem solving and behavior change. It helps people facing parenting strain, workplace issues, or money worries by creating small experiments to try between sessions and reviewing what worked. Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try a method for a few sessions, and adjust based on what feels most useful. Together they decide what to keep doing and what to change. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the original profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work on parenting or relationship concerns from home while keeping appointments more convenient for everyday life.Areas of focus
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and parenting concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting questions, career challenges, and depression. He also has experience with body image, chronic illness, communication problems, and related issues.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He focuses on clear listening and practical problem solving. Sessions involve talking through what is stuck and testing manageable changes between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and related practice.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee and works from that state.
Can I book sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Check the service details for exact pricing based on your location.
What steps do I take to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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