Akinlana Burrowes, LMHC, LCMHC
Expressive arts informed trauma therapist
- Expressive arts integration
- Trauma and anxiety care
- Cross-cultural experience
About Akinlana Burrowes
Akinlana Burrowes is a licensed mental health counselor and expressive arts practitioner who blends clinical psychotherapy with creative, body-based approaches to support people navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and the effects of systemic oppression. She integrates liberation psychology, expressive arts, EMDR, and somatic techniques to create individualized care that honors each person’s cultural background and lived experience.
With experience working cross-culturally both in the United States and overseas, she draws on interdisciplinary art forms including music, movement, visual art, drama, and poetry to access healing pathways when words alone may feel limited. This arts-informed approach complements traditional therapies and can be especially helpful for clients who prefer experiential or nonverbal ways of processing difficult memories and emotions.
She has supported people through a range of concerns - from stress, panic, and trauma to issues of self-esteem, relationship struggles, workplace challenges, and compassion fatigue. Akinlana aims to create a space where clients feel validated and empowered to lead their own healing journey. She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, which indicate Licensed Mental Health Counselor qualifications, and uses that clinical foundation alongside creative modalities to meet clients where they are.
Akinlana frames therapy as a collaborative process that prioritizes dignity, healing, and practical strategies for everyday life.
With experience working cross-culturally both in the United States and overseas, she draws on interdisciplinary art forms including music, movement, visual art, drama, and poetry to access healing pathways when words alone may feel limited. This arts-informed approach complements traditional therapies and can be especially helpful for clients who prefer experiential or nonverbal ways of processing difficult memories and emotions.
She has supported people through a range of concerns - from stress, panic, and trauma to issues of self-esteem, relationship struggles, workplace challenges, and compassion fatigue. Akinlana aims to create a space where clients feel validated and empowered to lead their own healing journey. She holds LMHC and LCMHC credentials, which indicate Licensed Mental Health Counselor qualifications, and uses that clinical foundation alongside creative modalities to meet clients where they are.
Akinlana frames therapy as a collaborative process that prioritizes dignity, healing, and practical strategies for everyday life.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Anger managementCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Communication problemsDissociationGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Akinlana Burrowes have?
Akinlana Burrowes has 7 years of professional experience.
Is Akinlana Burrowes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds these credentials: LMHC, LCMHC. License details: MA LMHC LMHC12728, NC LCMHC 18121.
In which languages does Akinlana Burrowes provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Akinlana Burrowes located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Akinlana Burrowes as my therapist?
You can work with Akinlana Burrowes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Akinlana Burrowes work with international clients?
Yes, Akinlana Burrowes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Akinlana Burrowes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Akinlana uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s priorities guide each session. This approach focuses on listening closely and supporting personal growth, which can help with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.
She integrates EMDR to help people process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing images and sensations. EMDR can be effective for those coping with post-traumatic stress, abuse, or other deeply stored emotional pain by combining focused recall with guided bilateral stimulation.
Mindfulness Therapy is also part of her toolkit, teaching simple practices that strengthen awareness of thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations. These techniques often support anxiety reduction, stress management, and improved emotional regulation.
Determining the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Akinlana works with clients to identify which methods best match their goals, preferences, and needs, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexible ways to engage in care. These formats make it possible to access licensed professionals from different locations, fit sessions into busy schedules, and continue consistent support even when in-person visits are difficult.