- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practice
About Sheryl
Sheryl Burns is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma or abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes. She also lists social anxiety and phobia among her focus areas.
Before becoming an LPC she spent over 20 years working in education. That background gives her familiarity with school-related stress and the pressures teachers and students face. She uses that experience to recognize everyday sources of strain and practical ways to address them.
Her approach is rooted in client-centered work. Conversations focus on the person’s own goals and what they want to change. She also uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and learn new ways to respond.
Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit. Mindfulness helps people build awareness of thoughts and feelings without reacting on autopilot. Motivational interviewing supports clearer decision making and finding reasons to move forward.
Sessions are conversational and aimed at small, manageable steps. She encourages honest talk about what’s hard and what’s already working. People often leave sessions with a clear next step they can try between meetings.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what a person says, helping them clarify goals and decide what matters most. In an online session this shows up as conversational work aimed at the person’s priorities and choices.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions to find patterns that keep problems going. Online CBT often includes short exercises and homework to practice new ways of responding between meetings.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. When used online, DBT skills can be reviewed together and practiced through role play or worksheet-style exercises during sessions.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods match a person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. Adjustments can be made as needs change so sessions remain practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. If you want tools and strategies for social anxiety or stress, online sessions can make it easier to try skills between meetings and bring real situations into therapy for review.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Social anxiety and phobia are also listed as a focus area.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Work is client-centered with practical techniques from CBT and DBT. Sessions combine conversation with skills practice and reflection.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years of experience in the education field.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model 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.