Shanita Burch, LCSW-C

Shanita Burch is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of practice in Maryland. She approaches care with patience and a steady focus on progress, helping people set and reach practical goals. Her work centers on steady, realistic steps that build toward better daily life.

She uses a systemic view to look at relationships and life roles, not just symptoms. Sessions often involve talking through current problems, identifying small changes, and trying new ways of coping. Shanita draws on methods that help people understand patterns while also finding immediate strategies to feel better.

Her background includes long experience with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, and caregiver strain. She has also supported people facing career challenges, relationship struggles, sleep problems, and questions about life purpose. Veterans and active duty service members are among the groups she has worked with in her career.

Shanita blends practical tools with attention to personal history. She may use goal-focused techniques alongside conversations about long-term patterns. The aim is to balance short-term relief with lasting change, using approaches that fit each person’s situation.

Getting started involves a clear first step: pick goals, try approaches, and adjust as needed. Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focused on what helps in day-to-day life rather than jargon or quick fixes.

How therapy methods translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and pace. It involves listening closely, reflecting what the person says, and helping them decide the next steps. This approach can help with stress, low self-esteem, grief, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. That method is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. Plans can shift as needs change, mixing short-term strategies with deeper discussion about patterns and relationships.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the specific session options before booking since formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Some formats also use less bandwidth or do not require video, which can help on a work break or during a busy day. Talk with the therapist about which setup will best match daily life and therapeutic goals.