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LCMHC

Saundra Burleson, LCMHC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationNorth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Saundra

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina who brings 13 years of focused clinical experience to her work and more than two decades in the mental health field overall.

Background and approach

She supports people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, bipolar challenges, ADHD, and other concerns. Her background includes helping clients manage life transitions and complex emotional patterns while addressing issues such as self-esteem, anger, and communication problems.

Her therapeutic stance emphasizes respectful, nonjudgmental care rooted in genuine positive regard. She blends evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered strategies to tailor a plan that fits each person’s needs.

Sessions are shaped collaboratively so clients can explore options with curiosity and develop practical skills for coping and change. Saundra offers flexible scheduling with some evenings and weekend availability, and she works with clients through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

Prospective clients are invited to reach out when ready to begin the matching and scheduling process.

Approaches for Remote Therapeutic Work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action while learning to tolerate difficult thoughts and emotions; it can help when anxiety, depression, or life transitions interfere with meaningful goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and build coping skills, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related issues. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses to improve connection and regulation, which can be beneficial for relationship and intimacy concerns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be a collaborative effort. The therapist works with clients to assess symptoms, goals, and personal preferences and then tailors a combination of methods to best support progress rather than relying on a single technique.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit into varied schedules and lifestyles. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, attend sessions during evenings or weekends when available, and practice skills between appointments while collaborating with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?
Saundra works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and many related areas such as communication problems and codependency.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is compassionate and nonjudgmental, emphasizing genuine positive regard and individualized care. Therapeutic work combines client-centered principles with structured, evidence-based techniques.
What is the provider's background and experience?
The therapist has 13 years of clinical experience and more than 25 years working in mental health settings, bringing long-term exposure to diverse client needs and treatment approaches.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
The clinician is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC with license number NC LCMHC 12925 and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changes

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

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English

What Saundra can help with

Saundra Burleson works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, intimacy-related issues, depression, and coping with life changes.

Saundra works with clients with various issues related to depression, trauma, abuse, anxiety, relationships, life choices, and mental health diagnoses.

How Saundra approaches therapy

Saundra's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Saundra is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina.

Therapy style

Saundra aims to provide therapeutic support for you on your journey.