Dr. Michelle Burns, LPC

Dr. Michelle Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina with two decades of clinical experience. She brings a steady, compassionate approach to work with people facing relationship strain, family conflict, parenting challenges, anger management, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and issues related to intimacy, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her practice also supports clients navigating career changes, attention differences such as ADHD, caregiving and compassion fatigue, eating and sleeping concerns, andgeriatrics and cancer-related adjustments.

Dr. Burns uses evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor treatment to each person’s needs. She emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that help clients identify goals, build coping skills, and make meaningful changes. As a licensed practitioner holding LPC credentials, she aims to foster an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be shared safely.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Dr. Burns recognizes that first step as important. She works with clients to create a clear plan, offer steady support, and adapt approaches over time so therapy aligns with individual goals and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Michelle Burns

Dr. Burns commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be helpful for managing strong emotions, relationship conflicts, and anger.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients set clear goals and build on existing strengths, using brief, practical steps to create forward momentum. Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process - Dr. Burns collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how care is delivered, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from home or work. Dr. Burns uses these formats to provide consistent support and practical tools tailored to each client’s needs.