Shonna Burnett , LPC

Shonna Burnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and issues around self-esteem. She also supports those facing grief, trauma and abuse, LGBT concerns, intimacy questions, sleep problems, anger, and career stress.

Shonna holds a master’s degree in professional counseling and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Her work history includes settings such as the Department of Corrections and juvenile justice, inpatient and outpatient care, residential programs, and other community services. This variety has shaped a practical approach to common life challenges.

She often uses techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy because they give clear tools people can practice between sessions. She is flexible and will adapt methods and skills to fit each person’s needs. Sessions focus on concrete strategies, skill building, and short-term goals when that better serves the client.

Shonna aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through hard feelings and try new behaviors. She emphasizes collaboration and practical problem solving over labels or quick fixes. Her style is direct, encouraging, and focused on helping people make steady changes.

Clients can expect a counselor who values meeting people where they are and who works alongside them to build healthier routines, stronger coping skills, and clearer direction during life transitions.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Shonna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills that help with intense feelings and relationship struggles.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals, try methods that fit your situation, and adjust strategies over time. This collaborative process helps match techniques to the issue and to what feels useful in daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are helpful for interactive skill practice and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when written reflection helps. These options make it easier to work therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity when life gets in the way.