Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma and abuse.
01About Sheryl
Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the lingering effects of trauma and abuse. She uses straightforward, practical techniques to help clients feel steadier and more able to handle everyday pressures. Sheryl draws on three years of clinical practice and a long background in education to inform her approach.
She spent over 20 years working in schools, so she understands the added pressures teachers and school staff face.
Background and approach
That experience also gives her insight into the challenges students encounter today. She brings that perspective into sessions when it is relevant to a person's concerns. Sheryl centers sessions on the client, listening first and asking questions to understand what matters most.
She combines client-centered work with methods from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help change unhelpful thoughts and build steady coping skills. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are also tools she uses to support progress. Sessions are practical and goal-focused.
People can expect clear steps to try between meetings and regular check-ins on what is or isn't working. Sheryl encourages small, manageable changes that add up over time. Her style is warm and direct.
She aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful moments and take steps toward feeling better. Sheryl works with individuals across a range of life changes and relationship stressors.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 91494 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1730870577 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Sheryl lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Methods Sheryl names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Sheryl names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Sheryl often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and understanding each person without judgment. That approach helps people name what matters most and sets the direction for practical change. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is another frequent tool she uses to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of thinking and acting to reduce anxiety and depression.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Sheryl works with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful for everyday life.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a fuller conversation and visual cues, while phone calls are a simpler option that uses less bandwidth. Live chat or text can work well for brief check-ins, practicing skills between sessions, or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems can be addressed?
Sheryl helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also focuses on communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and workplace issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then blends talk therapy with skills practice from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years of work in the education field, which informs her perspective on school-related stress.
Where is she licensed and based?
Sheryl holds an LPC credential in Texas and practices with that licensure within the state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make scheduling and participation flexible.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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