Aquita Burrus

Practical, compassionate therapy rooted in evidence

LCSW North Carolina

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Aquita

Aquita Burrus uses an evidence-informed, skills-based approach rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients address stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and depression. She blends practical interventions with attention to emotional and relational factors, inviting clients to explore how body, mind, spirit, and relationships interact in their day-to-day lives.

Background and approach

Aquita draws on 8 years of clinical experience as an LCSW licensed in North Carolina to tailor treatment plans that fit each person’s circumstances and goals. Her work emphasizes respect for clients' beliefs and traditions while applying techniques from DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and couples-oriented methods when relevant.

Aquita aims to help people discover inner resources, creative coping strategies, and the courage to make meaningful changes. She frames therapy as a collaborative process, shaping dialogue and goals to reflect individual needs and values, and she acknowledges the bravery it takes to begin this work.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and replacing them with practical strategies to reduce symptoms and improve functioning. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood-related concerns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories by integrating targeted techniques to reduce emotional intensity and build adaptive beliefs. It is often used for post-traumatic stress and lingering trauma symptoms.

Finding the right fit is a collaborative process. Aquita partners with clients to explore goals, preferences, and past experiences to determine which approaches or combination of techniques will best address their needs. She adapts interventions over time as priorities and circumstances change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing care to fit into busy schedules and reach people across North Carolina. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and receive support from licensed professionals without a commute.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Aquita address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues like caregiver stress, communication problems, and self-love.

What is her therapeutic style and approach?

Her practice emphasizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside DBT, EMDR, mindfulness, and Gottman-informed methods, combining practical skills with attention to relationships and inner resources.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Aquita brings eight years of professional experience working with adults in clinical settings and developing individualized treatment plans.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina with license number NC LCSW C011824.

Does she offer therapy in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on availability.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameLife purposeMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English