Claudia Burns

Claudia Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who brings 20 years of counseling experience and a long-standing background in psychology. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Sociology in 1971 and later returned to graduate school to complete a master’s degree in Psychology in 2005, balancing full-time work with her studies. Earlier in her career, she raised three sons while working primarily at Baylor College of Medicine, first in Surgery and later in Psychiatry, where she received strong encouragement as she moved toward clinical work.

Her training included practicum experience on the psychiatric ward of a county hospital, along with disaster-related outreach supporting people in the Astrodome after Hurricane Katrina. During internship, she worked with individuals facing eating disorders and developed a grounded appreciation for the challenges that can come with recovery and day-to-day coping.

For 15 years, Claudia worked in neuropsychological testing, spending extended time with clients to evaluate mental, cognitive, and emotional functioning. This work deepened her understanding of concerns such as PTSD, depression, and anxiety, particularly when connected to traumatic injury or life-altering experiences, and it also informed her work with people adjusting to illness, disability, and major life changes, including those seeking disability benefits or aiming to return to work.

Claudia approaches counseling with empathy, connection, and an emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, while also making room for appropriate humor. Having participated in counseling herself and having led an online Panic Disorder Support Group on AOL for six years, she values emotional support, education, and practical tools that help clients better understand themselves and others. Her style draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and psychodynamic principles, alongside other methods suited to the client’s goals.