Sheryl Burns , LPC

Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience supporting adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and life transitions. She brings focused experience helping clients build confidence, address motivation and cope with significant changes, offering practical strategies alongside empathic listening.

Before her clinical work, she spent over 20 years in the education field, which gives her particular insight into the pressures teachers face and the challenges current students encounter. That background informs her approach when working with educators, school staff, and those affected by academic environments.

Burns emphasizes an open, nonjudgmental therapeutic space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and understood. She works collaboratively with people to identify goals, develop coping skills, and strengthen resilience, guiding each person at their own pace toward a more fulfilling life. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Sheryl Burns draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor online care to each person. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the individual's perspective, helping people feel heard and guiding them to identify their own solutions - it is useful for building self-worth and clarifying life goals. CBT addresses the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors by teaching practical skills to reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve coping with stress. DBT offers strategies for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, making it helpful for people dealing with strong emotional reactions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Burns works with each person to identify their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques over time so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single method.

Online therapy with Burns is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without rearranging major parts of daily life.