- CBT techniques
- 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 steps people can use to manage stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, anger, relationship strain, and life changes. Shanita frames progress as steady work and helps clients set realistic goals they can sustain over time.
She draws on a range of approaches and adapts what she uses to the person in front of her. In sessions she listens to how problems play out in daily life, identifies small changes that can reduce tension, and builds on strengths the client already has. Conversations move from immediate coping skills to longer term patterns that keep getting in the way.
Shanita has worked in social work settings with adults, seniors, service members, veterans, and people facing addictions and grief. That background gives her experience with practical problems like sleep disruption, caregiver stress, and career setbacks as well as emotional issues such as shame, low self-esteem, and isolation.
Her style favors clear goals, honest feedback, and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She combines techniques that address thoughts and behaviors with space to reflect on deeper relationship patterns. Clients can expect focused conversation and concrete strategies to try between sessions.
Shanita supports people navigating change, whether that looks like recovering from loss, reducing alcohol or drug use, getting control of anger, or planning next steps in a career or relationship. She works in English and sees clients in Maryland.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters most to the client. It helps people feel heard and clarifies goals for handling anger, stress, or relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches concrete skills to notice unhelpful thinking and practice different behaviors that reduce anger and anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It is useful when someone is weighing steps like cutting down on alcohol, changing communication habits, or trying new coping strategies.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before, then shape sessions to fit those needs. That collaboration guides whether more skills practice, deeper reflection, or focused behavior change is emphasized.
Confirm the current session options before booking. When online sessions are offered, they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people try strategies consistently and build steady progress.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
22+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, anger, relationship struggles, sleep problems, self-esteem issues, career concerns, and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses goal-focused, practical conversations that combine skills practice with reflection on longer patterns. Sessions emphasize clear steps clients can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 22 years of experience in social work and clinical practice working with adults, seniors, service members, veterans, and people facing addiction and grief.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Certified Social Worker - Clinical (LCSW-C) in Maryland and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What is the cost and payment model?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first appointment?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.