Saundra Burleson

Experienced LCMHC offering individualized evidence-informed care

LCMHC North Carolina

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Intimacy-related issues
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Saundra

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist and more than two decades working in the mental health field.

Background and approach

She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and challenges tied to self-esteem and anger. Her practice also addresses several related areas such as codependency, communication and commitment issues, adoption and foster care matters, caregiver stress, and substance misuse.

Her approach is grounded in respectful, nonjudgmental care and an emphasis on individual strengths. She combines evidence-informed methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and client-centered techniques to create tailored plans that reflect each person's needs and goals.

Saundra makes space for clients to explore options with curiosity and works collaboratively to identify practical steps toward change. She offers weekday evening and weekend availability and encourages prospective clients to reach out when they are ready to take the next step.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Saundra frequently integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into her online work. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to reframe thinking and change unhelpful behaviors, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related concerns. ACT emphasizes values-based action and mindful acceptance of difficult experiences so clients can build a meaningful life even when painful thoughts or feelings persist.

She also draws on client-centered principles, which center the client’s perspective and foster a collaborative therapeutic relationship. Choosing the right method is part of the therapeutic process; the therapist and client explore goals, preferences, and responses to different techniques to decide together which approaches feel most useful and relevant.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, access care from home, and maintain continuity when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Saundra commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and self-esteem and anger concerns, among other related topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style emphasizes genuine positive regard, respectful and compassionate engagement, and an individualized blend of approaches to meet each client's needs.

How long has she been practicing clinically?

She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and over 25 years working within the mental health field.

What credentials and location are on file?

She is listed as an LCMHC with NC LCMHC 12925 and practices in North Carolina.

Can non-English speakers work with her?

Services are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

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

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsIntimacy-related issuesDepression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefAnger 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