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Susan Burns

Therapist(she/her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I have had extensive training and exposure to the behavioral health industry as a therapist as well as an Executive Director for major Community Mental Health agencies and Health Plans. My background and deep understanding of the different populations I work with comes from direct client care and mental health program implementations experiences. I am hands on, approachable, patience, and result oriented.

My approach to therapy

I have been in the mental health industry for over 26 years. I have worked with individuals with mild to moderate, to severe mental health challenges. I approach psychotherapy with sensitivity and patience and will always have my client's best interest in mind. I have extensive experience working with clients with Relationship Issues, Job Stress, General Stress, Parenting Stress, Couple Therapy, Communication, Conflict Management, Anxiety, Depression, Cultural Struggles, Guilt or Shame, Aging, Anger Management, Coping Skills, and Grief. My top modalities include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Coaching, Culturally Sensitive, Strength Based, Person Centered, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I look forward to patiently guide you through your journey of self-discovery to improve your mental health.

What you can expect from me

In our first session, we'll start with a brief introduction, talk about expectations, complete the initial intake forms and questionnaires as appropriate, and note specific challenge(s) you're facing. This will help us to create a treatment plan for follow-up sessions.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at California State University, Long Beach
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, End of life care, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English