Therapist profile
Shanita Burch, LCSW-C
Licensed clinical social worker - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Grief and loss
About Shanita
Shanita Burch is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She helps adults who are coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, life changes, relationship strains, and career concerns. Her work also addresses sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and steady. She offers a mix of client-centered listening and goal-focused techniques. Sessions look at how current problems fit into daily life and past patterns. Shanita uses straightforward methods to help people notice small changes that make routines easier.
She also draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Motivational interviewing is used when people are weighing change or facing addiction. Psychodynamic and solution-focused elements help uncover recurring patterns and set short-term goals.
Shanita has worked across settings with adults, seniors, service members, veterans, and people facing grief or addiction. Her practice includes addressing blended family concerns, caregiving stress, codependency, divorce and separation, and multicultural issues. She emphasizes steady progress rather than quick fixes.
The practical steps toward change are discussed together in sessions. People who want a clear plan for coping, better communication, or relief from persistent stress may find her style useful. To begin, prepare to talk about current struggles and realistic next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shanita combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques. Client-centered work means the therapist listens closely and follows the client’s lead while helping clarify concerns and priorities. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress or low mood and practicing small changes to break those patterns.Motivational interviewing is used when someone is unsure about change. It helps people weigh options, resolve ambivalence, and find personal reasons to act. These approaches suit issues like anxiety, addiction, grief, and relationship strain because they mix practical steps with reflective conversation.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Shanita will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what is working and adjusts plans as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm the available online session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt the methods above to remote sessions so therapy fits into daily life without forcing major schedule changes.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting problems does she address?
She helps people navigate family problems, blended family issues, caregiving stress, and communication problems. These areas are part of her listed focus.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a blend of client-centered conversation and practical techniques. Sessions often combine listening, problem solving, and goal setting.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in social work and clinical practice. That experience includes work with adults, seniors, service members, and people facing addiction and grief.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland. Her practice location is Maryland.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and is handled through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the selected plan and region.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session. That process initiates booking.
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