Saundra Burleson, LCMHC
Compassionate counselor helping people find direction
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- Nonjudgmental listening
- Goal focused
- Practical strategies
About Saundra
Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She brings 13 years of therapist experience and over 25 years working in the mental health field. Saundra helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and difficult life decisions. She meets people with practical concern and straightforward support.
Saundra’s style is warm and nonjudgmental. She focuses on treating each person as an individual and listens first. Sessions are collaborative, with time spent clarifying goals and priorities before deciding on steps forward.
Her approach can combine evidence-based methods depending on what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to change patterns of thinking and to build purposeful action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) are used when emotion regulation and relationship patterns are central issues.
Saundra also addresses challenges such as addiction, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver stress. She supports people dealing with adoption and foster care backgrounds, aging and geriatric issues, and problems around codependency or commitment.
People who reach out can expect straightforward discussion, practical strategies, and a plan tailored to their situation. She aims to help clients notice what matters to them and take manageable steps toward those goals.
Saundra’s style is warm and nonjudgmental. She focuses on treating each person as an individual and listens first. Sessions are collaborative, with time spent clarifying goals and priorities before deciding on steps forward.
Her approach can combine evidence-based methods depending on what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) are used to change patterns of thinking and to build purposeful action. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) are used when emotion regulation and relationship patterns are central issues.
Saundra also addresses challenges such as addiction, grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar concerns, intimacy-related issues, and caregiver stress. She supports people dealing with adoption and foster care backgrounds, aging and geriatric issues, and problems around codependency or commitment.
People who reach out can expect straightforward discussion, practical strategies, and a plan tailored to their situation. She aims to help clients notice what matters to them and take manageable steps toward those goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their values and take small steps toward them, even when thoughts or feelings are difficult. It can be useful for midlife transitions, coping with change, and anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships, which can help with anger, self-harm urges, or mood instability.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That decision is made together and can be adjusted over time based on what helps.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm available session formats before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose audio or video depending on comfort and bandwidth. Many people find they can practice skills between meetings and bring those experiences back to sessions for review and planning.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Saundra address?
She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is respectful and nonjudgmental, with a focus on listening and collaborating on goals. She combines approaches to fit each person’s needs.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and more than 25 years working in the mental health field.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.