Saundra Burleson , LCMHC

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist and over two decades working in mental health. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. Saundra also supports people coping with grief, life changes, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues.

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens with respect and helps people name what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices rather than jargon or tests.

Saundra draws from several evidence-informed methods to build a plan that fits each person. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to address symptoms and relationship patterns. These methods are mixed depending on a person’s needs and goals.

People often come to her for help with relationship and intimacy concerns, communication problems, recovery from domestic violence, substance use, and complicated grief. She also addresses issues such as body image, abandonment, adoption and foster care, and caregiver stress.

Saundra offers sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging so people can choose what fits their life. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule with her.

Therapeutic approaches and how online therapy can help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when uncomfortable feelings are present; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. That plan can be adjusted over time as progress and priorities change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people connect face to face when convenient. Phone works well when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging can fit between busy days and allow shorter, flexible exchanges. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other routines while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.