Sheryl Burns, LPC
Helping people rewrite hard chapters
Details
| Name | Sheryl Burns |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LPC |
| Based in | Texas |
| Licensed in | Texas |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 3 |
About Sheryl
Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on Narrative-informed care alongside practical therapies. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and issues with self-esteem. Her style is straightforward and calm.
She aims to make talking about hard things feel easier and less overwhelming. Sheryl draws on three years of counseling experience and more than 20 years working in education. That background gives her a clear sense of the pressures teachers and school staff face, and the challenges many students encounter.
Background and approach
She uses that perspective to relate to daily stress and workplace strain. In sessions she creates a nonjudgmental space where people can tell their story and look at how it shapes their life now. She often combines Narrative approaches with client-centered work so conversations stay focused on each person's values and voice.
She also uses cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness skills to build practical ways to manage mood and anxiety. Sheryl supports people coping with life changes, separation and workplace conflict. She can help with social anxiety, guilt and shame, and finding clearer life purpose.
Sessions include goal-setting and simple skills to try between meetings. Her approach is collaborative and paced to what each person needs. She listens for what matters most, then helps organize thoughts and choices so people move forward with more confidence.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem among the things Sheryl works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Sheryl among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Sheryl directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Sheryl directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Working with Narrative and Practical Therapies Online
Sheryl often uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they tell themselves and how those stories affect daily life. This approach helps when past events or patterns keep shaping present choices and relationships.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep sessions focused on each person’s values and goals. That means the work follows the client’s pace and priorities rather than a fixed agenda. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used when thinking patterns and behaviors are contributing to anxiety or low mood, offering clear exercises to try between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Sheryl collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts techniques as progress and preferences become clear.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and situations. Video is useful for a fuller conversation, phone calls work when bandwidth is limited, live chat can be a shorter check-in, and text messaging supports quick reflections or ongoing commentary between sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, school, or family obligations.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does she commonly address?
Sheryl helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse. She also supports issues like self-esteem, coping with life changes, workplace problems, and social anxiety.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends Narrative perspectives with client-centered listening. Conversations focus on the person’s story while adding practical skills from CBT, DBT, and mindfulness.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Texas LPC credential and has three years of counseling experience plus over 20 years working in education.
Where is she licensed and based?
Sheryl is licensed in Texas and practices with that credential on record.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.
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