Akinlana Burrowes

Integrative therapist blending psychotherapy and creative methods

LMHC, LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Akinlana

Akinlana Burrowes is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who brings seven years of clinical experience to clients in North Carolina.

Background and approach

She blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with expressive and body-based techniques to address concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, low self-esteem, anger, and compassion fatigue. Her training includes modalities that help clients process difficult experiences and develop practical coping skills.

She has worked cross-culturally and integrates creative practices alongside psychotherapy to meet clients where they are. When verbal processing feels limited, she invites expressive arts as an alternative route for exploration, using movement, music, visual expression, or narrative elements to deepen insight and healing.

She also uses approaches like DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and client-centered principles to tailor care to each person's needs. Akinlana describes therapy as collaborative and aims to create a validating environment where clients can identify goals, build resilience, and regain a stronger sense of agency.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Many clients find Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helpful for identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building concrete skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms; CBT often focuses on practical strategies and homework to support day-to-day change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, creating space for clients to explore values and goals at their own pace. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills useful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, introducing methods gradually and adjusting over time so the treatment fits the client rather than the other way around.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These formats can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from anywhere while working with a licensed professional in North Carolina.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, coping with life changes, anger, and compassion fatigue, along with related issues such as dissociation, guilt and shame, and workplace struggles.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice combines client-centered listening with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, DBT skills, EMDR, mindfulness, and expressive arts to tailor interventions to each person's needs.

How many years has she practiced clinically?

She has seven years of professional experience working with clients on a range of mental health concerns and creative therapeutic methods.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials with listed details MA LMHC LMHC12728 and NC LCMHC 18121, and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are costs and subscriptions handled?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Anger managementCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsDissociationGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts, North Carolina

Languages

English