Sheryl Burns, LPC

Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with three years of clinical experience and more than 20 years of professional work in education. She combines her counseling training with a deep understanding of the demands faced by teachers and students, helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and depression.

Sheryl works with clients facing significant life transitions and the everyday challenges that can erode wellbeing. Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and emotions can be explored safely and honestly. She aims to support people as they take the courageous steps needed to pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Clients seeking help for communication difficulties, relationship separation, guilt and shame, loneliness, social anxiety, workplace struggles, or questions about life purpose and self-love will find that Sheryl draws on practical strategies and compassionate support. She focuses on empowerment and collaboration, helping each person identify goals and build skills that fit their unique circumstances and strengths.

Approaches and online care for practical healing

Sheryl draws from Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to each person. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience, helping people gain insight and build confidence through empathic support. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and teaches practical skills to change thinking and behavior, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. DBT offers strategies for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal skills, and tolerating distress, often helping those who struggle with strong emotional reactions or relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheryl works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time to match progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy with Sheryl is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals without added travel, helping people maintain momentum between sessions and integrate new skills into daily life.