Shanita Burch , MD, LCSW-C

Shanita Burch brings more than two decades of experience in social work to her practice, combining a steady belief that help is available for everyone with a focus on practical progress. She frames progress as success and emphasizes that meaningful change often requires time and patience. Working from a systemic perspective, she supports clients in setting clear goals and pursuing positive outcomes that align with their values and life circumstances.

Her clinical experience encompasses work with individuals, couples, groups, adults, seniors, teenagers, active duty service members, and veterans. She has spent significant time assisting people who are navigating addictions, grief and loss, and other major life challenges, helping them develop coping skills and pathways to greater stability.

Shanita holds an MD, which is a medical degree, and an LCSW-C, which denotes a licensed clinical social worker qualified to provide therapeutic services. She takes a collaborative, client-centered stance and tailors interventions to each person’s needs, aiming to help clients move toward an internal sense of peace and sustained well-being.

She invites those exploring therapy to consider a partnership focused on steady, realistic progress and practical strategies for change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Shanita often uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on building a respectful, supportive relationship that helps clients explore their feelings and personal goals at their own pace. This approach is well suited to people seeking empathy, validation, and a collaborative environment for personal growth.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy, a practical method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is commonly used for issues such as anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress-related problems because it teaches concrete skills for managing symptoms.

Motivational interviewing is another tool she draws on when ambivalence about change is present. This approach helps clients clarify their own motivations and strengthen commitment to steps they want to take, making it useful for addictions, lifestyle changes, and readiness-based goals.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Shanita works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter interactions are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals regardless of location.