LCSW, LISW-CP

Sarah Burns, LCSW, LISW-CP

Experience6 years
LocationNorth Carolina
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Grief, and Self esteem
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Sarah

Sarah Burns is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges around self-esteem and intimacy.

Background and approach

With a practical, nonjudgmental stance she invites clients to bring whatever feels most urgent and works collaboratively to shape a plan that fits their goals and daily life. Sarah uses clinical tools learned through six years of practice to help clients move forward while honoring their pace and resilience.

Her approach recognizes that individuals contain many inner parts and roles, and she often draws on Internal Family Systems ideas alongside evidence-based therapies such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Sarah emphasizes building trust and a steady foundation so clients can explore attachment wounds, compassion fatigue, relationship struggles, and substance-related concerns without being reduced to a diagnosis. She holds licenses in North Carolina and South Carolina as LCSW and LISW-CP and welcomes conversations about whether her style is a good match for a client’s needs.

Approaches that translate to online therapy

Internal Family Systems (IFS) views people as made up of multiple inner parts and works to help those parts feel heard and integrated; this approach can help with trauma, grief, and internal conflict by fostering internal cooperation and self-leadership. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and committed action, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in close relationships and helps people develop more supported ways of relating, useful for intimacy issues, communication problems, and caregiving stress.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist collaborates with clients to decide which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they assess what feels most helpful and adjust the work over time so sessions stay relevant to the client's priorities.

Online work offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to access therapy from home or on the go. These options can make it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life and to continue care during transitions. Licensed professionals can adapt IFS, ACT, and attachment-focused interventions effectively across these formats to support ongoing progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

Sarah works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy problems, trauma and abuse, sleeping difficulties, career changes, and coping with life transitions.

How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?

The approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, combining Internal Family Systems ideas with evidence-based methods like ACT and CBT to help clients explore internal parts and develop practical coping skills.

What is the clinician’s background and experience level?

This therapist has six years of clinical experience working with diverse concerns and drawing from multiple therapeutic models to tailor care to each person’s needs.

Which credentials and location are associated with this therapist?

She holds LCSW and LISW-CP credentials with NC LCSW C013688 and SC LISW-CP 15564 and practices while based in North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and scheduling options.

How are fees and payment handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Compassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Intimacy-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 / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harm Self-love Social 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

Licensed

North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Massachusetts

Languages

English