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Shanita Burgess, LCMHC

Helps adults reduce burnout and thrive
  • Anxiety and stress support
  • Trauma informed care
  • Online flexible sessions

About Shanita Burgess

Shanita Burgess is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who specializes in helping people move from merely surviving to truly thriving. She works with hard-working adults in their 20s and 30s who are dealing with burnout, overwhelming thoughts, and the fatigue that comes from chronic stress. With experience supporting anxiety, depression, trauma, and burnout, she guides clients in identifying the patterns and beliefs that leave them feeling defeated and exhausted.

Using evidence-informed strategies, Shanita helps individuals notice the thoughts that sap energy, trace where those thoughts originate, and reframe them so daily life feels more manageable. Her approach is aimed at reducing burnout, restoring motivation, and building practical tools for coping with life’s challenges. Whether addressing trauma, grief, relationship strain, or career stress, she collaborates with clients to create actionable steps toward a life they do not want to escape from.

As an LCMHC Shanita brings 11 years of experience to her practice, blending empathy with structured techniques to support lasting change and renewed purpose.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

Family conflictsGriefCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Shanita Burgess have?

She has 11 years of experience.

Is Shanita Burgess a licensed therapist?

Yes. Shanita Burgess is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC). License details: NC LCMHC 11960.

In which languages does Shanita Burgess provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English.

Where is Shanita Burgess located?

She is located in North Carolina.

How can I work with Shanita Burgess as my therapist?

Clients can work with Shanita Burgess through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Shanita Burgess work with international clients?

She does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Shanita Burgess 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients begin by clicking the "Start Therapy" button and completing a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Support for Lasting Change



Shanita Burgess integrates Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to tailor work to each person's needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an accepting, nonjudgmental space where the individual’s goals guide the pace of change and the therapist offers empathy and support. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, providing practical skills for anxiety, depression, burnout, and everyday stress.

She also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions or relationship difficulties interfere with daily life. These approaches are presented in accessible ways so clients can apply new tools between sessions.

Finding the best fit is part of the process - Shanita collaborates with each client to choose and adapt approaches based on individual goals, preferences, and progress. Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule consistent work around busy lives and to access support from where the client is most comfortable.

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