Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP - Therapist in North Carolina

Practical coping skills
Focus on sleep
Collaborative planning

About Sarah

Sarah Burns is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, sleep problems, and low self-esteem. She keeps sessions straightforward and focused on practical next steps. Her approach aims to meet people where they are and fit support around busy lives.

Sarah uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to identify what matters to each person. She works together with clients to set realistic goals and build small habits that make daily life easier. This includes strategies for coping with panic, relationship strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, and changes that feel overwhelming.

Her background includes six years working in clinical settings. She holds LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker - Clinical Practice) credentials and practices in North Carolina. Sarah draws on several therapy styles to match each person’s needs rather than relying on a single method.

In sessions she combines skill-building with attention to how attachment and relationships shape current struggles. That can include noticing patterns from past relationships and practicing new ways of communicating and relating. Therapy can also address issues like substance use, caregiver stress, aging concerns, and feelings of isolation.

Sarah invites people to bring what’s most pressing to their first conversation. She will review goals, explain possible next steps, and create a plan that fits the client’s schedule and priorities. If you want a calm, practical approach, she offers a chance to sort out immediate problems and plan for steady change.

How therapy approaches guide online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small committed actions even when strong emotions are present; it can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep difficulties by shifting how people respond to distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and teaches practical skills like thought records and behavioral experiments useful for panic, insomnia, and low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early and current relationships affect stress responses and intimacy patterns, helping people notice and change repeating cycles.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try different techniques, and adjust plans as needs change. Clients can expect a collaborative process where methods are matched to what is actually useful for their life and priorities.

Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports using in-the-moment exercises between meetings and practicing new sleep and coping habits in everyday settings.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / loneliness Life purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Sarah commonly help with?

She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is her general therapy style?

Sessions are conversational and solution-focused, combining skills practice with exploration of relationship patterns and daily routines.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has six years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life transitions.

Which credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials and practices in North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with Sarah?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.