Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Carolina
Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP
North Carolina
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in North Carolina
- LCSW, licence C013688
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 15564
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC06173200
- Licensed in Massachusetts
- LICSW, licence LICSW127428
- NPI
- 1023605789
- Experience
- 6 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Carolina
These details come from information Sarah supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Sarah
Sarah Burns is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and also holds an LISW-CP in South Carolina. She has six years of clinical experience working with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, compassion fatigue, LGBT issues, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes. She offers straightforward, practical help for people juggling daily demands and emotional strain.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods to match the person in front of her. Sarah uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and take value-driven steps. She draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ideas to look at relationship patterns and strengthen interpersonal awareness.
In sessions she focuses on concrete skills and small experiments you can try between meetings. That can include practicing grounding techniques for panic, setting limits around caregiving, or testing new ways to talk about commitment and intimacy. She also works with issues linked to addiction, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or shame.
Sarah aims to partner with people who want practical change alongside emotional insight. She pays attention to work, family, health, and community pressures that shape everyday life. For someone who needs a clear plan and steady support, she lays out simple steps and checks progress each session.
If you want to move forward, the site lets you complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. That initial information helps match goals and logistics before the first appointment.
BHow sessions work
How therapy approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that matter. It can help with anxiety, depression, purpose, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behavior, which suits panic, sleep problems, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds influence current reactions; it can be useful for intimacy, trust, and communication struggles.Deciding which approach to emphasize is collaborative. Sarah works with each person to pick methods that match their goals and daily life. She discusses options, tries techniques, and adjusts based on what helps most. The aim is practical work you can use between sessions as well as during them.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking so you know how sessions are scheduled. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, shorten travel time, and allow quicker check-ins when stress spikes. Telephone sessions use less bandwidth and video sessions let you practice face-to-face communication skills. Talk with the therapist during the match process to identify which format and pacing will fit your routine and goals.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sarah uses a mix of practical approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based techniques, Client-Centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people apply skills in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in North Carolina and holds an LISW-CP in South Carolina.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know whether remote or in-person meetings are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers