Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP

Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes. She keeps sessions straightforward and practical so people can focus on small, useful steps. She works with concerns like depression, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, and sleep struggles. Sarah practices in North Carolina and speaks English.

She uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches to meet each person where they are. That can mean learning new ways to notice thoughts and feelings, practicing skills for managing strong emotions, or looking at attachment patterns that affect relationships. Sessions are paced to match each person’s goals and readiness.

Sarah draws on six years of clinical experience and holds LCSW, which is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and LISW-CP, which is Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice. Her background includes supporting people with substance concerns, panic attacks, caregiver stress, and issues related to Veterans and Armed Forces life.

In the first meetings she focuses on understanding what matters to the client and building a plan together. That plan might include practical coping skills, communication practice, or steps to rebuild routine and hope. She emphasizes collaboration and keeping goals realistic.

If someone wants to begin, they can use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule based on therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Sarah commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that align with those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and low motivation. CBT looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that contribute to distress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to decide which methods feel helpful and adjust the plan over time based on goals and progress. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so sessions stay useful and manageable.

Session format details are not specified here, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when a full in-person visit isn’t possible. It also offers flexibility for people juggling work, caregiving, or other obligations, and can support consistent progress when scheduling is challenging.