Richelle Burney, LCSW

Richelle Burney is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who brings five years of clinical experience to her work with adults and families facing mental health and substance use challenges. She centers her practice on the needs of each person she meets, combining research-informed methods with a warm, practical approach to help clients navigate issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, and career-related stress.

Richelle focuses on connecting people to the resources and skills that can support lasting change, using client-centered care to tailor sessions to individual goals. As a licensed professional she emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify priorities and build coping strategies that fit their lives. She also integrates coaching elements when clients are working toward concrete goals like career transitions, boundary-setting, or improving communication.

Committed to accessibility, Richelle offers multiple ways to engage in therapy and welcomes international clients. Her practice aims to create a respectful, practical environment where people can explore challenges, practice new skills, and move toward greater stability and wellbeing.

Client-centered and Evidence-based Care Delivered Online

Richelle practices with a client-centered approach, which means she prioritizes each person's values, goals, and lived experience. This style focuses on listening, building trust, and collaboratively setting goals so therapy aligns with what matters most to the client. She also uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques - practical methods supported by research that emphasize skill building, coping strategies, and measurable progress to address concerns like anxiety, depression, addictions, and relationship strain.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Richelle works together with clients to explore which techniques best match their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting plans over time to ensure the work stays relevant and effective. That collaborative stance helps clients feel involved and empowered in their care.

Online therapy with Richelle offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life transitions, and connect from different locations while still working with a licensed professional focused on practical, goal-oriented support.