About

Heather Burgess is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in North Carolina who draws on five years of clinical experience. After earning a master’s degree from Montreat College in 2018, she pursued additional credentials, obtaining national board certification through the National Board for Certified Counselors and certification as a clinical addiction specialist through the North Carolina Addiction Specialist Professional Practice Board.

Her background includes work on an ACTT team and with a men’s residential substance use program in Asheville, as well as service as a crisis hospital advocate with Our Voice, Inc. She has also provided continuing education courses on sex trafficking for a variety of groups. Currently she provides in-home therapy to families when an identified client is at risk of out-of-home placement, using a systems-based approach that coordinates school, home, legal, and social services as well as prosocial community involvement.

Heather uses a range of therapeutic tools to support change, drawing from Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, motivational interviewing, and art-based therapy. She also maintains a private practice offering counseling to individuals aged 13 and up for concerns such as personality disorders, substance use, depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss, anger management, and life transitions like divorce, moves, or new jobs. Her primary orientation is integrative and rooted heavily in cognitive behavioral techniques within a trauma-informed framework.

Her role in therapy is to help clients reach their goals by offering nonjudgmental support and facilitating discovery rather than simply giving advice. She emphasizes an action-oriented process with specific treatment goals, collaborating with each person to expand healthy awareness and develop tailored plans for overcoming obstacles. Heather values creativity in treatment planning and takes satisfaction in supporting clients through every step of their progress. She appreciates the time taken to review her profile and looks forward to the opportunity to work together.

Location:
North Carolina, United States
Years Experience:
5
Gender:
Female
Languages Spoken:
English
Therapist of Color:
No
Communication Options:
Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus:Addictions, Anger, Depression, Family, Stress, Anxiety
Other areas of experience: ADHD, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Disaster relief therapy, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce, Domestic violence, Forgiveness, Gambling, Grief, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Parenting, Personality disorders, Porn, Post-traumatic stress, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Self-harm, Separation, Sexual trauma, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NC LCMHC 14387
  • NPI Number: 1578030029
  • License: LCMHC (North Carolina) #14387 exp 2026-06-30

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How much experience does Heather Burgess have?

Heather Burgess has 5 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Heather Burgess a licensed therapist?

Yes, Heather Burgess is a licensed therapist in North Carolina (NC LCMHC 14387).

In which languages does Heather Burgess provide therapy?

Heather Burgess provides therapy in English.

Where is Heather Burgess located?

Heather Burgess is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Heather Burgess as my therapist?

You can work with Heather Burgess through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Heather Burgess cost?

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