SB Portrait of Sheryl Burns

Sheryl Burns, LPC

Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress

3 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Sheryl

Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and handling major life changes. Her background in education also shapes how she sees work-related pressure.

She keeps language simple and direct so a worried parent can understand what therapy will look like. With three years of clinical experience and more than 20 years in education, she draws on both settings to support people under strain.

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Background and approach

That educational background gives her insight into the pressures teachers face and the challenges students encounter. She uses that perspective when addressing workplace issues and school-related stress. In sessions she creates a nonjudgmental space for people to talk about feelings and concerns.

She focuses on helping clients build coping skills and stronger self-worth. Conversations often include goal-setting and practical steps that can be used between appointments. Her approach blends client-centered listening with active strategies.

She works collaboratively to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and to practice new responses. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used to increase awareness and sustain progress. Sheryl offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules.

Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. She conducts work in English and sees people located in Texas.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Sheryl often combines client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy to address anxiety and stress. Client-centered work means she listens without judgment and helps clients set their own goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying practical behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.

She may also use dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotional regulation and coping. DBT skills include techniques for tolerating distress and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions and strained relationships. Together, these approaches are chosen to match the person’s needs and goals rather than fixed at the start.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each client about what feels helpful and adjust methods over time. Goals, preferences, and daily demands guide how techniques are combined so work in sessions connects to life outside appointments.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited, live chat suits short check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflection between appointments. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, school, and family commitments.
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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. Additional work includes social anxiety, workplace issues, and relationship communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with active techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are added to build awareness and momentum toward goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and more than 20 years working in education. That mix informs her work with people facing school or workplace stress.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas. Sessions are provided to people located in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can suit varying schedules and comfort levels.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

What this therapist works with

Experience
3 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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