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Courtney Burrus

Courtney Burrus, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 12+ years of experience

Compassionate counseling for midlife questions

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  • Client-centered approach
  • Practical coping tools
  • Focus on relationships

About Courtney

Courtney Burrus is an LPC working in Texas who focuses on helping people navigate big life shifts and everyday struggles. She centers her work on compassionate, client-centered care that aims to make emotional challenges easier to manage.

She helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, trauma, and issues around intimacy or addiction. She also supports those facing identity questions, parenting stress, and the confusion that can come with major life changes such as a midlife crisis.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Sessions typically involve talking through patterns, identifying what feels stuck, and trying small, practical steps to change how people respond to problems. She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral approaches, solution-focused strategies, and internal systems ideas to tailor work to each person.

Courtney brings 12 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor. She aims to help clients build better communication, increase self-compassion, and find clearer direction when life feels uncertain. She also addresses issues like body image, attachment concerns, and coping with chronic illness.

People who choose her often want a therapist who listens without judgment and helps them practice new responses between sessions. To get started, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps people try different responses to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood and build practical skills for daily life.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes being heard and respected. The therapist follows the client's lead, offering empathy and support so people can clarify values and make choices that fit their life.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to resolve. That plan can be adjusted as progress is made.

Confirm the specific session formats before booking to learn how sessions are scheduled. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent commuting. Many people find remote sessions help them maintain continuity during life transitions and make regular work on goals more manageable.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus areas like parenting, grief, addictions, and midlife transitions.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative and compassionate, using client-centered listening alongside practical strategies to address patterns and goals.

What experience does she bring to therapy sessions?

She has 12 years of clinical experience helping people with emotional challenges and life transitions.

What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?

She holds the LPC credential as a licensed professional counselor and practices in Texas.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with this clinician?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.

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