Saundra Burleson, LCMHC

Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who brings 13 years of clinical experience as a therapist and more than 25 years working in the mental health field. She supports people facing a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy difficulties, grief, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses issues such as ADHD, bipolar symptoms, self-esteem, and a variety of family and caregiving challenges.

Saundra’s approach is grounded in genuine positive regard and a nonjudgmental, respectful manner. She meets each person with compassion and honesty, avoiding assumptions about where they are or what they need. Treatment is individualized, using a tailored combination of evidence-informed methods that may include acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), emotionally-focused therapy (EFT), narrative therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, client-centered techniques, and trauma-focused work.

She collaborates with clients to design practical, personalized plans that reflect each person’s goals and circumstances, offering opportunities to explore options with curiosity and clarity. Saundra provides therapeutic support for those who encounter obstacles that make it difficult to reach their intended goals, and she encourages prospective clients to connect when they feel ready to take the next step.

Appointments are available on some weekends and during a limited number of weeknights, and she is willing to discuss scheduling options if posted times do not fit a client’s needs. As a licensed counselor practicing in North Carolina, she draws on longstanding experience to guide clients through change with skill and care.