Amanda Burns

Experienced LPC blending evidence-based methods

LPC Tennessee

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Amanda

Amanda Burns is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 15 years of clinical experience working with adolescents and adults.

Background and approach

She earned graduate degrees from Tennessee Technological University and completed supervised clinical training at Vanderbilt Community Mental Health Center, where she provided individual, group, and family therapy and collaborated with schools on behavior intervention plans. Over her career she has worked in outpatient clinics, residential treatment settings, and a independent practice suite alongside psychiatry providers and other therapists.

Her approach blends evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with client-centered, mindfulness, and emotionally focused tools to address a wide range of concerns. Amanda helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addiction, parenting and family difficulties, sleep problems, and mood disorders.

She also works with issues like obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic attacks, and compassion fatigue, and has experience supporting visually impaired clients. In independent practice she emphasizes practical skills, collaborative planning, and strategies that translate into daily life.

Prospective clients in Tennessee can expect a therapist who draws on a broad clinical background to tailor care to each person’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches that translate well to online care

Amanda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive-compulsive patterns. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy principles, creating a collaborative, empathetic space where the client’s experiences and goals guide the work. When appropriate, she incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness useful for mood and anger challenges.

Finding the right combination of methods is treated as a collaborative process. Amanda partners with each person to explore which approaches fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting techniques as progress and needs evolve.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow flexibility around schedules, reduce travel time, and make it easier to integrate therapeutic skills into daily routines. These options support ongoing access to a licensed professional and permit different ways of connecting so clients can choose what works best for them.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Amanda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, addictions, sleep issues, parenting and family problems, self-esteem and mood disorders among other concerns listed in her profile.

What therapeutic style does she use?

Her style integrates client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EFT, and mindfulness approaches to match treatment to each client's needs.

How long has she practiced clinically?

She brings 15 years of experience, including work in community mental health, outpatient clinics, residential treatment, and independent practice settings.

Where is her practice licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LPC in Tennessee with license number TN LPC 2095 and practices in Tennessee.

Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How are fees and subscription handled?

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

What steps are needed to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesMood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Social anxiety and phobiaVisually impaired

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Tennessee

Languages

English