Licensed clinical social worker recordTennessee
Isaac Balduf, LCSW
Tennessee
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Tennessee
- LCSW, licence 6923
- NPI
- 1669855805
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Tennessee
These details come from information Isaac supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting concerns
- Workplace issues
About Isaac
Isaac Balduf is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, career difficulties, and symptoms of depression. Sessions are practical and focused on everyday problems that affect work, family, and wellbeing.
In sessions he invites clear talk about current problems and what gets in the way of change. He listens for patterns in behavior and communication, then works with each person to set straightforward goals. Conversations are candid and direct, aimed at small steps that add up to noticeable shifts over time.
His practice also addresses body image, chronic pain or long-term illness, communication problems, impulsivity, and feelings of isolation. He can help with questions about life purpose, financial stress, and midlife transitions. He brings experience supporting people facing workplace stress and social anxiety.
Isaac prefers practical strategies alongside discussion. That can include problem solving, improving communication skills, and developing coping routines for mood or anxiety. He encourages homework between sessions when that helps a person make progress during the week.
People who choose him often want to work on specific, real-world changes rather than extended abstract talk. He expects honesty and steady effort, and he offers straightforward feedback aimed at making daily life more manageable.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Many of the techniques Isaac uses are evidence-based and focus on practical change. Cognitive approaches look at unhelpful thoughts and teach ways to test and shift them, which helps with anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies emphasize small, structured actions like graded exposure or activity scheduling to reduce avoidance and improve mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about goals, daily routines, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them over time so the work fits the person’s life and priorities.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow continued momentum between in-person visits and make it simpler to practice skills in real-world settings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting concerns, career problems, and depression. His practice also covers body image, chronic pain and illness, communication problems, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused. He talks through patterns, sets concrete steps, and uses problem solving and communication practice to make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs his approach to common life and work stresses.
Where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. He works with people located where Tennessee licensure applies.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan and location.
How do I begin a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you to next steps for meeting him.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers