Sarah Burns
LCSW offering ACT, CBT, DBT, Gottman, and attachment work
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About
Sarah Burns is an LCSW and LISW-CP who draws on six years of clinical work to support people facing stress, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. Based in North Carolina, she brings a respectful, focused approach that centers each person's goals and lived experience. Sarah emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies while attending to patterns that can keep someone stuck.
Her clinical interests include trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, self-esteem concerns, sleeping difficulties, career stress, and a range of attachment and intimacy-related issues. She incorporates methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method, tailoring selections to match each presenting concern.
Sarah works with individuals on topics such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, process and substance concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and caregiver stress. She communicates in English and holds licensure in North Carolina and South Carolina. Prospective clients are invited to explore whether her mix of skill-based tools and relational focus is the right fit for their needs.
Her clinical interests include trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, self-esteem concerns, sleeping difficulties, career stress, and a range of attachment and intimacy-related issues. She incorporates methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method, tailoring selections to match each presenting concern.
Sarah works with individuals on topics such as codependency, commitment and communication problems, process and substance concerns, seasonal mood shifts, and caregiver stress. She communicates in English and holds licensure in North Carolina and South Carolina. Prospective clients are invited to explore whether her mix of skill-based tools and relational focus is the right fit for their needs.
- Location:
- North Carolina, United States
- Years Experience:
- 6
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Compassion fatigue
Other areas of experience: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Workplace issues
Therapeutic approach:Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NC LCSW C013688, SC LISW-CP 15564
- NPI Number: 1023605789
- License: LCSW (North Carolina), LISW-CP (South Carolina), LCSW (New Jersey), LICSW (Massachusetts)
Remote sessions with skills-based and relational approaches
Sarah offers online sessions that combine practical skills training with attention to relationship dynamics and attachment patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps clarify values and build actions that align with what matters most, while Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy provides concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance.
These approaches are selected collaboratively. Sarah works with people who bring concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, intimacy-related struggles, and caregiver or career pressures, and she adapts interventions to match stated goals and life circumstances. Sessions aim to balance skill-building with exploration of interpersonal patterns when relevant.
Online options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats are used to maintain continuity of care and to offer different ways to connect depending on client needs and preferences.
What is Sarah Burns's clinical experience?
Sarah has six years of professional experience as a licensed clinical social worker and independent social work practitioner.
What credentials and licenses does she hold?
She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials, with license numbers NC LCSW C013688 and SC LISW-CP 15564.
Which languages does Sarah use in sessions?
Sessions are conducted in English.
Where is Sarah located?
She is based in North Carolina.
How can clients work together with her?
Clients can engage via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, and she employs approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, client-centered therapy, and the Gottman Method.
Does she accept international clients?
This profile indicates she does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Sarah?
Begin by using the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire to be connected.