Saundra Burleson, LCMHC
Therapist in North Carolina
Care that focuses on practical change and recovery
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Profile checklist
- CredentialsLCMHC
- License listedLCMHC, North Carolina (no. 12925)
- NPI number1295264174
- Experience13 years listed
- LanguageEnglish
- Main areas of focusStress, Anxiety, Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Depression
- Approaches includeAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- FormatOnline sessions through BetterHelp
Details as listed on the therapist’s BetterHelp profile.
- Compassionate listening
- Goal focused work
- Skill building
About Saundra
Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 13 years as a therapist and more than 25 years in mental health work. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, and relationship concerns. Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and she focuses on practical steps that make daily life easier.
Saundra listens first and tailors care to each person. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions often include straightforward skills and mindful practices to manage problems in the moment.
She pays attention to how past trauma, loss, or life transitions affect current choices. That can mean working on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, or rebuilding trust after hurt. She also supports people dealing with substance and alcohol issues and related challenges such as codependency and grief.
Saundra describes her counseling style as compassionate, respectful, and honest. She partners with people to set clear goals and practical steps. When helpful, she adjusts techniques over time so the plan matches changing needs.
Her practice is based in North Carolina and she carries the LCMHC credential. Sessions are scheduled around client needs, including some evenings and weekends. Prospective clients are invited to start by sharing their concerns and goals so a plan can be created together.
Saundra listens first and tailors care to each person. She uses tools from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, emotionally-focused therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions often include straightforward skills and mindful practices to manage problems in the moment.
She pays attention to how past trauma, loss, or life transitions affect current choices. That can mean working on coping skills, emotional regulation, communication, or rebuilding trust after hurt. She also supports people dealing with substance and alcohol issues and related challenges such as codependency and grief.
Saundra describes her counseling style as compassionate, respectful, and honest. She partners with people to set clear goals and practical steps. When helpful, she adjusts techniques over time so the plan matches changing needs.
Her practice is based in North Carolina and she carries the LCMHC credential. Sessions are scheduled around client needs, including some evenings and weekends. Prospective clients are invited to start by sharing their concerns and goals so a plan can be created together.
How her approaches translate to online care
Saundra draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy in ways that fit online work. CBT focuses on practical steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can include homework and short skill practices between sessions. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice difficult feelings without getting stuck and steer toward values-based action, which often uses brief mindfulness exercises and goal-setting.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and daily life. That decision is collaborative and may shift as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the provided profile, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible scheduling like evenings or weekends. It also supports continuing work between sessions with tools, homework, and mindful practices that carry into everyday life.
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
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Saundra commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and grief among other concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, nonjudgmental, and practical. She focuses on listening, setting goals, and teaching skills to manage emotions and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and over 25 years working in the mental health field.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.