Saundra Burleson

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of direct therapy experience and over 25 years in the mental health field. She helps people who are struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, addiction, anger, and other life challenges. Her approach is straightforward and nonjudgmental.

She meets each person where they are and builds a plan that fits their needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than jargon. Saundra draws on several approaches to shape work that is specific to each client.

Saundra uses methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. She also uses acceptance and commitment therapy to help people clarify values and take actions that match those values. Dialectical behavior therapy skills can be included for emotion regulation and coping strategies.

Her style is warm, respectful, and direct. She offers space to talk through painful experiences and to practice new ways of relating and responding. Sessions can include mindfulness exercises, skill practice, and talking through patterns that keep problems going.

People who choose her often want a clear plan and real strategies for everyday life. If current routines or emotions feel overwhelming, she helps break things down into manageable steps. To start, prospective clients use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on her availability.

How her approaches shape online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take small actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and problems that come from feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments so behavior and mood can change. This approach is useful for anxiety, low mood, and many everyday problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, provides clear skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Saundra works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can shift over time as needs and goals change.

Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, a shorter check-in can work during a lunch break, or a session by phone can help when bandwidth or video is difficult. Online work still allows for practicing skills, using mindfulness exercises, and talking through patterns so change can happen in day-to-day life.