About Fulisha
Fulisha Burks is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety. She uses straightforward, practical conversations to help clients understand what feels overwhelming and to find steady ways forward. She draws on eight years of clinical experience working with people facing depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and low self-esteem.
Her background includes work with hospice and end-of-life care, and supporting people living with chronic illness and pain.
Background and approach
That experience informs a calm, patient approach to difficult topics. Fulisha uses approaches that center the person's goals. Sessions include listening closely and building plans together.
She leans on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought and behavior patterns, and incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed. She also helps with caregiver stress, workplace challenges, feelings of isolation, questions about life purpose, and issues many women face. Conversations aim to be practical and actionable, with steps clients can try between meetings.
Fulisha practices in Illinois and offers work in English. Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. People who want clear tools and steady support often find her approach helpful.
Using Client-Centered, CBT, and DBT Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. The therapist listens with attention and helps clients shape sessions around what matters most to them. This approach is useful for people who need support sorting feelings and finding personal direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It involves noticing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small changes to see what helps. CBT can be especially helpful for anxiety, stress, and low mood.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving day-to-day coping. Those skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT techniques can help when emotions feel intense or overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk about goals, try methods that fit the person, and adjust plans based on feedback. This collaborative process helps tailor strategies to each client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let conversations feel face-to-face. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging allow brief check-ins, journaling-style updates, or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to try different formats to see what works best.
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- Experience
- 8 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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