- Nonjudgmental support
- Collaborative plans
- Focus on values
About Saundra
Saundra Burleson is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina. She has 13 years as a therapist and more than 25 years working in the mental health field. She helps people facing depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship concerns, and life changes, including codependency and addiction-related struggles.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She meets people where they are and listens first. Sessions focus on practical steps and honest conversation rather than labels or quick fixes.
In sessions she combines tools from several approaches to fit each person’s needs. She may use cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy to build coping skills. The plan is shaped together and adjusted as goals change.
People often come for help with stress, grief, self-esteem, intimacy issues, or complex diagnoses like bipolar and ADHD. She also addresses concerns tied to adoption, caregiver stress, domestic violence, and substance use when those topics are part of a person’s story.
Saundra schedules some weeknight and weekend appointments. To begin, clients use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How certain approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT often focuses on short exercises and home practice to build actions that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change them. In online sessions CBT can involve worksheets, step-by-step skill practice, and tracking between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills. Delivered remotely, DBT work can teach breathing and grounding techniques and practice new ways of responding to conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose methods that fit the person’s needs and adapt them as progress is made.
Confirm the therapist’s current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also supports using digital worksheets, practicing skills between sessions, and keeping therapy consistent when schedules are tight.
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Experience
13+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Saundra help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, grief, anger, bipolar and ADHD, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first and builds a plan with practical steps suited to each person.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 13 years of experience as a therapist and has worked in mental health for over 25 years in various roles.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in North Carolina.
Can sessions be done in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.