Kristen Burroughs, LCMHC

Kristen Burroughs is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina who combines school counseling experience with clinical practice. With six years of professional therapeutic work and more than nine years serving as a K-12 school counselor, she supports clients facing stress and anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and challenges related to ADHD.

Her practice emphasizes brief, solution-focused work alongside cognitive-behavioral techniques delivered in both individual and group settings. She incorporates positive behavioral interventions and elements of play therapy when working with children, and she has received training in trauma-focused interventions. Kristen has led and co-led mindfulness and grief groups for adults and children, and she provides psychoeducation to help clients build skills and understanding.

Kristen has experience working with transient and immigrant populations as well as members of the LGBTQA+ community, and she has provided services to people who have engaged in self-harm or experienced suicidal ideation. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet individual needs. Kristen supports clients through the courageous step of seeking a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Kristen Burroughs draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and solution-focused methods to guide online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so clients feel heard and understood while exploring personal goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, panic, and mood-related concerns. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on practical steps and strengths to build momentum toward achievable goals, making it well suited for clients seeking targeted, time-sensitive progress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time and tailors the plan to support growth and resilience.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, enabling access from different locations and schedules. These options allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that fit daily life while maintaining consistent work with licensed professionals and therapists focused on practical, evidence-informed strategies.