- Anxiety and panic
- Grief and loss
- ACT and CBT methods
About Sarah
Sarah Burns is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and an LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) practicing in North Carolina with six years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career strain, and coping with life changes. Sarah also lists work around panic attacks, attachment and abandonment issues, codependency, and matters related to LGBT concerns and veteran issues.
She favors straightforward, person-focused conversations. Sessions are practical and paced to the person's comfort level. Sarah encourages clients to bring current problems and goals so they can build manageable steps together.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Attachment-Based Therapy. Those models are used to help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and make choices that match their values. She also uses techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Client-Centered Therapy when helpful.
Over six years she has worked with individuals facing burnout, caregiver stress, feelings of emptiness, and challenges around intimacy and communication. She aims to help people reduce overwhelming reactions and increase practical coping skills. Sessions often include clear tools you can practice between meetings.
If someone wants to start, the next step is to use the site process to view online therapy options, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions fit
Sarah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) frequently. ACT helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on actions that reflect their values, which can be useful when social anxiety or avoidance get in the way. CBT focuses on identifying thinking patterns and testing them with real-world practice to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how past relationships influence current reactions. That approach can help with intimacy-related issues, abandonment concerns, and feeling isolated. Finding the right mix of these methods is part of the work; she will collaborate with each person to decide what makes most sense for their goals and situation.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, avoid travel time, or choose shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find it helpful to practice techniques between sessions and then review progress during meetings. If scheduling or format needs are important, note them in the matching questionnaire so they can be addressed when arranging the first session.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem issues, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and related issues such as panic attacks and attachment problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Sessions are practical and person-focused, using approaches like ACT, CBT, and attachment work to notice patterns, try new behaviors, and set clear steps toward goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including caregiver stress, addiction-related issues, and isolation or loneliness.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.
Can people who do not live in the US work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
Please confirm current session options before booking by checking the online therapy options on the site, as formats are not specified here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the site.