- Client-centered focus
- Goal oriented
- 22 years experience
About Shanita
Shanita Burch is a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She frames progress as steady steps and focuses on helping people reach practical goals. She aims to pair persistence with realistic plans so clients can move forward at a sustainable pace.
Her work often centers on stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma and life transitions. She helps people who are struggling with relationships, self-esteem, sleep problems, anger, career concerns, and feelings of isolation. Codependency and caregiving stress are also areas she addresses when they come up in clients' lives.
Burch uses several therapeutic styles to meet different needs. She draws on client-centered methods to follow each person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that keep problems going, and motivational interviewing to support commitment to change.
Sessions blend practical problem solving with space to reflect on deeper issues. She will work with people to set clear, achievable steps and review progress along the way. The tone in sessions aims to be respectful and straightforward, with attention to cultural and life-stage differences.
People considering therapy are encouraged to think about what matters most to them. Shanita helps shape a plan based on those goals and adjusts the approach as work unfolds.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Client-centered therapy puts the person's priorities first and creates room to talk through what matters most. It is useful when someone needs a supportive space to clarify goals and make choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going and offers concrete strategies to change them; it often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep, and anger. Motivational Interviewing focuses on building motivation for change and is helpful for addiction, health behavior shifts, and commitment to personal goals.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and challenges, then suggest options and adjust the plan as progress is made. This is a collaborative process rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or between obligations. Some formats also let people choose shorter check-ins or avoid video when that better fits a day's needs. Licensed professionals can adapt tools from client-centered work, CBT, and motivational interviewing to online settings so conversations focus on practical steps and steady progress.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and family issues, sleep and anger problems, self-esteem and career concerns, and related challenges such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Sessions combine client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral work and motivational interviewing to set and meet concrete goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in social work, offering long-term practice with adults, seniors, teens, service members, veterans, and people facing addiction and loss.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds an LCSW-C (Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical) in Maryland and practices from that state.
In which languages can I work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from another country?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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