Adrienne Burrell

I’m a relational therapist who believes that real healing happens through connection, trust, and feeling truly safe with the person you’re working with. I aim to create a space that feels warm, supportive, and free of judgment, where you can show up exactly as you are.

I especially enjoy working with adults who are used to putting everyone else first and may feel disconnected from their own needs. You may find yourself people pleasing, overthinking, worrying about rejection, struggling with boundaries, or feeling like your nervous system is constantly on autopilot. Together, we can explore where these patterns come from and how they may be affecting the way you relate to yourself and others.

I earned my Master of Social Work from Salisbury University in 2019, and my experiences supporting people across many stages of life have shaped how I see people and deepened my belief that our experiences, especially the difficult ones, stay with us in different ways over time. I became EMDR certified in 2023 and am also a Certified Grief Professional, with a particular focus on trauma and how it can impact both the mind and body.

I see healing as something that doesn’t happen in a straight line. It can come in waves, sometimes gentle and sometimes overwhelming. My role is to walk alongside you through those waves, helping you make sense of your experiences, reconnect with yourself, build resilience, and find greater steadiness along the way.

I take a collaborative, down-to-earth approach and meet you where you are, moving at a pace that feels right for you.

I take a trauma informed, relational, and individualized approach to therapy because I believe there is no one size fits all path to healing. I’m especially interested in understanding how past experiences and relationships can shape the way we see ourselves, connect with others, respond to rejection or conflict, and protect ourselves when we don’t feel safe.

For clients navigating relational trauma, people pleasing, rejection sensitivity, burnout, anxiety, or difficulty with boundaries, we may explore the patterns underneath these experiences and how your nervous system has learned to respond. Rather than simply trying to change the behavior, we work toward understanding where it comes from and developing healthier, more supportive ways of responding.

I draw from EMDR, somatic therapy, attachment based and psychodynamic approaches, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. When appropriate, EMDR can help process experiences that continue to affect you in the present, while somatic and relational approaches can help you develop greater awareness and regulation in your body and relationships.

My approach is collaborative and down to earth. We’ll move at a pace that feels right for you while working toward greater self understanding, self trust, emotional regulation, healthier boundaries, and relationships that feel more authentic and secure.

The first session is a chance for us to get to know each other and for you to share what’s bringing you to therapy at a pace that feels comfortable. We’ll talk about what you’ve been experiencing, current stressors, patterns or relationships that may be affecting you, and what you hope to get out of therapy.

I’ll review important information such as confidentiality, its limitations, informed consent, and what you can expect from working together. We’ll also discuss scheduling and session frequency, and I’ll offer recommendations based on your needs while respecting your readiness and preferences.

Most importantly, you don’t need to have everything figured out before you come in. My goal is to create a warm, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where you can be honest about what you’re experiencing and begin to feel understood. We’ll start wherever you are and take the process one step at a time.