Sheryl Burns

Sheryl Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas. She draws on three years of clinical practice to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Sheryl focuses on building a trusting relationship where clients can talk without fear of judgment. She helps people notice what gets in the way of feeling better and practices small, useful steps to change daily routines and reactions.

Before becoming a counselor, Sheryl spent more than 20 years working in education. That background gives her insight into the pressures teachers face and the problems many students experience today. She uses that experience to help people balance work demands, relationship strain, and personal goals.

Her clinical work draws on client-centered care, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. In a session she might listen closely to what matters most, try a cognitive strategy to shift unhelpful thinking, or teach a brief mindfulness skill to reduce overwhelm.

Sheryl also addresses communication problems, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, and self-love. She aims to support and empower each person as they take steps toward change. To begin, she asks people to complete a short questionnaire and then schedule a session that fits their availability.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and following what matters most to the client. This approach helps people feel heard and work toward goals at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and teaches practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. That can help with anxiety, depression, and social fears. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense feelings and improve relationships.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist listens first, discusses options, and tailors strategies to a person's goals and daily life. Clients and the therapist adjust the plan together as they learn what helps.

Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Many people find it useful to practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations to discuss during meetings, helping therapy link directly to everyday struggles.