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Sandy Burton

Sandy Burton, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 9+ years of experience

Compassionate counselor focused on real-life change

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  • Warm and down-to-earth
  • Goal focused
  • Practical strategies

About Sandy

Sandy Burton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with nine years of experience. She brings an open, approachable style to sessions and believes laughter can be part of healing. Sandy encourages clear conversation and practical steps when life feels overwhelming.

She listens first and learns what matters to each person. Sessions focus on goals people set together, whether that means easing anxiety, managing stress, or coping with grief and mood changes. Sandy aims to help people find hope and make small changes that add up.

Sandy draws on client-centered work to keep sessions focused on the person in front of her. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different ways of responding. Motivational interviewing helps when someone is weighing options or wants to make a behavior change.

Her background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling and a range of work experience before counseling, including retail jobs that shaped her understanding of day-to-day stressors. That experience informs a down-to-earth approach to practical problems like finances, work strain, and caregiving stress.

People typically find Sandy direct but warm. She aims to balance serious conversation with moments of levity, so hard topics feel more manageable. If you want straightforward support for anxiety, stress, mood challenges, or life transitions, she offers a conversational, goal-focused style.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

9+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How Sandy Uses Talk-Based Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience first and focuses on being heard. Sessions aim to follow your concerns and priorities so the pace and topics match what you need. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. It helps when anxiety, stress, or mood patterns feel stuck and you want concrete ways to test new responses. Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps when someone is uncertain about change; it supports exploring options and strengthening motivation.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Sandy discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods as needed. She will help you figure out which combination of approaches fits your situation and what small steps to try between sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy often include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Online work can make it simpler to have a shorter check-in or to schedule around work or caregiving responsibilities. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered, and plan sessions around what works with your daily routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Sandy help with?

Sandy works with people on stress and anxiety and related issues like depression, trauma, self-esteem, and addictions. She also supports concerns such as relationship strain, parenting stress, career changes, and caregiver fatigue.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She keeps the work collaborative and person-centered, letting each session follow your priorities. Practical tools from cognitive behavioral work and motivational interviewing are used when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Sandy has nine years of experience as a counselor. Her background includes a master’s degree in Mental Health and Clinical Counseling and years of life and work experience that shape her practical style.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

The therapist holds the LPC credential, noted as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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