Therapist profile
Shanita Burch, LCSW-C
Maryland
LCSW-C in Maryland - Anger and Life Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW-C
- LicenseLCSW-C, Maryland / 26846
- NPI1982904066
- Experience22 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMaryland
About
- Anger management strategies
- CBT and client-centered work
- Motivational interviewing
About Shanita
Shanita Burch is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) practicing in Maryland with 22 years of experience. She focuses on practical goals and steady progress for people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship issues, anger, low self-esteem, and life changes.
Her work is straightforward and goal-oriented. Shanita draws on approaches such as client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies. She helps people identify what is getting in the way and then practices different ways to respond to those problems.
Sessions often include talking through recent problems, looking at reactions that keep patterns going, and trying out small behavior changes between meetings. For people managing anger, that can mean learning to recognize early signs, testing short strategies to reduce escalation, and practicing clearer communication with others.
Shanita also brings experience supporting those facing caregiver stress, blended family concerns, addiction and recovery issues, bereavement, and transitions linked to aging or military life. She works with adult clients who want concrete steps and tools rather than lengthy theory discussions.
Her style is pragmatic: set clear goals, track progress, and adjust the approach as needed. To begin, visitors choose the online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Shanita uses client-centered therapy to focus on what matters most to the client, listening for goals and priorities and shaping sessions around them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavior changes that reduce stress and anger. Motivational Interviewing helps when there is resistance to change, supporting clearer commitment to concrete steps.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Shanita will discuss goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust what she uses based on how the client responds. That collaborative process helps clarify which tools are most useful for managing anger, improving sleep, or addressing addiction-related behaviors.
Confirm the specific session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them. In general, online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and avoid travel time. The focus remains practical: apply CBT skills between meetings, use motivational interviewing to strengthen commitment, and keep therapy connected to everyday life.
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Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside issues like stress, relationship conflict, grief, addictions, and sleep problems.
What is her therapy style and approach?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, using client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic ideas, and solution-focused strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in social work and clinical practice in Maryland.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW-C in Maryland and provides services from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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