- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral methods
- Mindfulness practice
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth "Lisa" Burdick is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and other life changes. Lisa also focuses on young adults and supports issues common in early adulthood like academics, career uncertainty, and relationships.
Lisa uses client-centered therapy to listen and build a working relationship around each person’s goals. She blends that with cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are part of her toolkit for managing stress and substance use. Solution-focused methods help when clients want clear, short-term steps.
Her background includes long-term practice with a wide range of concerns such as grief, anger, ADHD, bipolar disorder, postpartum issues, and multicultural and veteran-related matters. She has experience in school counseling and with adoption and foster care topics, and she adapts her approach to include a person’s spiritual or religious beliefs when desired.
Sessions emphasize practical skills you can use between meetings, like coping strategies, communication techniques, and goal-setting. Lisa aims to walk through concrete options rather than deliver labels or guarantees. She works with adults of all ages and highlights support for young adults navigating the transition into independent life.
People looking to begin can expect straightforward conversation about goals, a review of what methods might help, and collaborative planning for the next steps.
How Lisa’s approaches translate to online work
Lisa commonly combines client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building a collaborative plan based on the person’s goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify thoughts and behaviors that contribute to stress or low mood and tests small changes to see if they help.She also uses mindfulness techniques to teach simple attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity. These approaches can help with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction-related urges, and problems like social anxiety or low self-esteem. The therapist and client decide together which methods to prioritize based on goals and preferences, and that selection can change over time as needs evolve.
Because session formats are not specified in the provided biography, confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes access to a licensed professional possible from a different city or country, while the therapist and client keep practical matters like scheduling and technology preferences clear at the start.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Washington, Wisconsin, Virginia, Oregon, Maine, South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as grief, anger, self-esteem, and career questions.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques. She commonly uses CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience working with people facing mental health, substance use, and relationship challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered to international clients in English.
Which session formats does she offer?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as formats are not listed here.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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