Dr. Michelle Burns
LPC focusing on relationships, trauma, and life transitions
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About
Dr. Michelle Burns, LPC, brings two decades of clinical practice to her work from South Carolina. She holds licensure in both South Carolina and Georgia and focuses her practice on a broad range of concerns that affect daily life and close relationships.
Her areas of focus include relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, anger management, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
Dr. Burns uses goal-oriented clinical approaches and collaborates with each person to identify priorities and practical steps forward. She works to build an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment and acknowledges that beginning therapy often takes courage. Her practice also incorporates coaching elements and attention to compassion fatigue and ADHD when relevant.
Her areas of focus include relationship and family dynamics, parenting challenges, anger management, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, career concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas of attention include aging and geriatric issues, cancer-related concerns, divorce and separation, forgiveness, life purpose, self-love, and women's issues.
Dr. Burns uses goal-oriented clinical approaches and collaborates with each person to identify priorities and practical steps forward. She works to build an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment and acknowledges that beginning therapy often takes courage. Her practice also incorporates coaching elements and attention to compassion fatigue and ADHD when relevant.
- Location:
- South Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 20
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem
Other areas of experience: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Cancer, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Life purpose, Self-love
Therapeutic approach:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: SC LPC 8902, GA LPC LPC013642
- NPI Number: 1487349064
- License: LPC (Georgia), LPC (South Carolina)
Online therapy methods and session options
Dr. Burns draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people examine how thoughts and behaviors interact and to develop concrete strategies for managing symptoms and daily challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used to teach skills for regulating intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness in everyday situations. Solution-Focused Therapy complements these approaches by keeping sessions oriented toward client goals and practical next steps.
She approaches online work as a collaborative process, partnering with clients to set achievable goals, practice skills between sessions, and adjust strategies based on what is helpful. Sessions can be scheduled through video calls or conducted by phone, and ongoing communication is available through live chat or text-based messaging when that fits a client’s needs.
How much clinical experience does Dr. Burns have?
Dr. Burns has 20 years of professional experience working in clinical settings.
What are Dr. Burns's credentials and license information?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details listed are SC LPC 8902 and GA LPC LPC013642.
Which languages does she provide services in?
The profile indicates services are provided in English.
Where is Dr. Burns based?
She is located in South Carolina.
What ways can clients work with Dr. Burns online?
Clients may work with her via video calls, by phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
The profile states she is not accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone get started with Dr. Burns?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire to connect with her services.