- Life purpose
- Anxiety and stress
- CBT and ACT
About Sarah
Sarah Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) practicing in North Carolina with six years of experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep problems, career questions, and coping with life changes including questions about life purpose.
She meets people where they are and focuses on practical steps. Sessions usually begin by clarifying what matters most now and what the client hopes to change. Sarah uses straightforward conversation and specific skills so people can try new ways of managing distress between sessions.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice what matters and take value-driven action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas inform work around relationship patterns and intimacy.
Sarah also includes techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy for managing intense emotions and from client-centered practice to keep the work collaborative and grounded in the client's concerns. These methods are applied to a wide range of issues, from panic and trauma to caregiver stress and recovery from substance problems.
People who come for help often want clear tools and steady support while they figure out next steps. Sarah asks practical questions, suggests small experiments, and adjusts the plan based on what helps. To begin, readers select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, committed actions. Online ACT work often involves short exercises and values-based homework that can be practiced between sessions to help with life direction and meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and introduces concrete strategies to change them. CBT online tends to use structured agendas, thought records, and behavioral experiments that clients complete between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That might mean using ACT for purpose and values work, CBT for changing unhelpful thoughts, or a mix, and the plan can be adjusted as the work progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use a break in the day. Licensed professionals commonly adapt exercises and homework for the online setting to keep the work practical and focused on everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, career questions, compassion fatigue, and life purpose concerns among others.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She begins by clarifying what matters most to the client and then uses practical skills from ACT and CBT to test small changes and track what helps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns including trauma, panic, and caregiver stress.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.