- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Shanita
Shanita Burch is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career questions, depression, coaching, and compassion fatigue. Shanita works with adults who are navigating major transitions and ongoing challenges.
Her approach begins with listening to what matters most to the client. She draws on client-centered methods to build a working relationship and uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing change or struggling with substance use.
Shanita also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused techniques are used to set achievable short-term goals and track progress. These methods are blended in ways that respond to the person in the room and the problem they bring.
She has long experience with grief, addiction, veteran and armed forces issues, multicultural concerns, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics. Shanita talks through practical steps for sleep, anger, and relationship difficulties, and she supports people working through career and life-purpose questions.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, steady pacing, and regular review of progress. To begin, a prospective client would complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on respectful listening and letting the client direct the topics most important to them. In practice this means the therapist reflects what the client says, clarifies concerns, and helps set realistic goals that fit the client’s life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and anger by working on specific strategies and short practical exercises. Motivational interviewing helps people who are unsure about change. It uses questions and reflective feedback to strengthen a person’s own reasons for changing behavior, which can be useful for addiction or lifestyle changes.Choosing the right approach is something the therapist does together with the client. Shanita will discuss what seems most useful, try methods in session, and review progress to see what to keep or adjust. The goal is a collaborative plan based on needs, personal goals, and preferences.
The original biography does not list specific online or phone formats. Before booking, confirm the current session options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a daily routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also make regular work on practical exercises and homework simpler to manage between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she see?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career issues, depression, coaching needs, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. She also uses psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches as needed.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in social work and clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapy uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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