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Saundra Burleson

NC LCMHC 12925

Credentials

NC LCMHC 12925

NPI Number

1295264174

Location

North Carolina

Languages

English

Accepting new clients

13 years experience

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About Saundra Burleson

I am a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina with 10 years of experience working as a therapist/counselor and have worked in the field of mental health for over 25 years. I work with clients with various issues related to depression, trauma, abuse, anxiety, relationships, life choices, and mental health diagnoses.

My counseling style is based on a foundation of genuine positive regard with no judgment. I approach clients respectfully, compassionately, and honestly with no pre-formed judgment about where they are or what they need. With an individualized combination of approaches that could include: cognitive-behavioral therapy, EMDR, choice theory, dialectical behavior therapy, narrative therapy, mindfulness activities, and acceptance and commitment therapy; I provide counseling support based on the needs of each individual client and create a safe space in which clients are provided opportunities to explore options with curiosity. Together with my clients, I tailor a treatment plan that addresses their unique and specific needs.

If you are experiencing obstacles that are making it difficult for you to achieve your intended goals, I am here to provide therapeutic support for you on your journey.

I invite you to reach out to me when you are ready or when you are considering taking that next step. I look forward to talking with you. I see clients on weekends and have a few weeknight appointments available. If you do not see something in my schedule that works for you, please let me know and we can talk about options.

Licenses

LCMHC

12925

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Avoidant personality
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness Therapy
Motivational Interviewing
Narrative Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

10 Reviews

“I feel so comfortable taking to Saundra and trust that she will give me skills to help manage my stress.”

“She understand how her client emotion”

“I have seen a huge change in myself since starting therapy with Saundra”

“Sandy is amazing. I've had therapy on and off throughout my life and have never felt so supported and heard and as I do with Sandy. I think the most noticeable difference in her approach is her ability to be extremely compassionate and caring while also telling you like it is. She also offers real-world insights, tools and techniques that I've found to be extremely helpful outside of our sessions. It's more than just "how does that make you feel?" and I love that. Would HIGHLY recommend Sandy to anyone!”

“I am grateful that I am doing this.”

“I really appreciate all of the assistance provided by my counselor.”

“Sandy was very kind and non judge-mental from the begging. She made talking about things that were unpleasant very easy for me. I always felt like she really listened to me and my concerns. I am also appreciative of the time we spent together.”

“Sandy is a great fit for me. She listens (something that can be hard to do sometimes as I ramble), but also interjects when appropriate and asks questions or leads the conversation if I run out of things to discuss. Her candid and down-to-earth manner is comforting and disarming, allowing for an ease of conversation. She always comes across as supportive but doesn't shy away from challenging my way of thinking if it's muddled by my own mental state.”

“I think Saundra's strength is that she offers specific actions to take. In the past, counselors have not left me with a "to do" list... Saundra is the opposite and I really appreciate that”

“Saundra knows what I am going through. She is a pleasure to talk to.”

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