Saundra Burleson , LCMHC

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing a range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and life transitions. Her work also addresses related areas such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, codependency, communication and commitment issues, domestic violence, and substance use challenges.

Saundra’s approach is grounded in genuine positive regard and a nonjudgmental, respectful stance. She meets clients with compassion and honesty, avoiding assumptions about where they are or what they need. Drawing from evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), she tailors a treatment plan to each person’s unique goals and circumstances. Sessions emphasize exploration, practical skills, and opportunities to consider choices with curiosity and self-compassion.

Clients seeking support for obstacles that interfere with daily life or long-term goals can expect a collaborative partnership focused on clarity and forward movement. Saundra is available to see clients on weekends and offers some weeknight appointments; she encourages prospective clients to reach out to discuss scheduling and next steps when they are ready.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support Options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even in the presence of difficult thoughts or feelings. It emphasizes mindfulness, acceptance, and committed behavior changes to move toward valued life directions, and it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. By learning practical strategies for coping and problem solving, clients often gain tools to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.

Client-Centered Therapy centers the therapist's empathic, nonjudgmental presence and supports clients in exploring their experiences at their own pace. This approach fosters self-understanding and personal growth and can be especially helpful for building self-esteem and working through relational concerns.

Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Saundra collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - allowing people to access licensed professionals from home, work, or while traveling. These options make it easier to fit consistent care into busy schedules and to maintain continuity of support when life changes arise.