- CBT
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness
About Shanita
Shanita Burgess is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in North Carolina with 11 years of experience. She works with people who are overwhelmed by stress and anxiety, dealing with burnout, and facing issues like depression, trauma, relationship concerns, and questions about gender and identity.
Shanita focuses on helping people notice the patterns that drain their energy. She helps identify thoughts that increase worry and exhaustion, then works with clients to test and reframe those thoughts. Sessions are practical and goal oriented, with an emphasis on small steps that fit into busy lives.
Her approach draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral ideas and skills from dialectical behavior therapy. Mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing are also used to build focus and resolve. She aims to give concrete tools people can use between sessions to reduce overwhelm and improve daily functioning.
Shanita commonly addresses concerns such as stress, social anxiety and phobia, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, grief, and career strain. Additional areas include adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, codependency, and problems with communication or control.
People who come to Shanita often want to move out of survival mode and toward clearer goals. She works directly with each person to set achievable steps and check progress over time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online therapy options.
How her approaches translate to online work
Shanita uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and burnout. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness in clear, practiced steps. Client-centered methods guide sessions so the client’s goals shape what is worked on and how progress is measured.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shanita collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. The focus is on practical tools and steady changes rather than quick fixes.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a day because they reduce travel time and let people join from wherever they are. Some formats also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video, which can help on busy or low-energy days. Ask about the available session types when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety including social anxiety and phobia, depression, trauma and related issues such as burnout, grief, and self-esteem.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented, focusing on identifying unhelpful thoughts and building skills to manage overwhelming feelings.
How much experience does she have?
Shanita has 11 years of clinical experience as an LCMHC practicing in North Carolina.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds the LCMHC credential and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.