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Nadirah Burris

Practical, goal-focused counseling for everyday stress

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Nadirah

Nadirah Burris is a licensed professional counselor who focuses on practical support for people under stress. She notices how life’s demands can wear down mental health and helps clients look at simple, realistic steps to feel steadier. Her approach is direct and collaborative, aimed at setting clear goals and steady progress.

She speaks English and practices in Oklahoma as LPC number 6121. Nadirah brings about 10 years of experience in a range of settings, including schools, rehabilitation programs, and community agencies.

Background and approach

That variety shaped her ability to work with different life situations and to adapt techniques to what actually fits a person’s routine. Sessions often concentrate on everyday problems such as stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, and coping with life changes.

She uses methods like cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people commit to values-based actions. Client-centered and mindfulness approaches appear in her work as ways to slow down, notice what matters, and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing techniques support change when clients feel stuck.

Nadirah emphasizes practical goals over abstract ideas. She helps clients break big problems into small, doable steps. Conversations are meant to be straightforward and focused on what a person can try between sessions.

This style can suit someone wanting clear tools and a steady plan. Her stated areas of focus include parenting, addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, compassion fatigue, depression, anger, self-esteem, and a wide range of family and relationship issues. She encourages proactive care of mental health so it does not get overlooked until problems feel overwhelming.

How therapy approaches work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice what matters to them and take small actions aligned with those values. It is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to move forward. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily coping. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and working at the client’s pace to build trust and clarity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Nadirah will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and then suggest methods to try. That collaboration helps shape a plan that fits the client’s life and what they want to accomplish.

Online sessions offer flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings. Licensed professionals can use these formats to share exercises, track goals, and stay in touch in ways that match a client’s comfort and routine.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, using clear goals and simple steps. She blends techniques that help change thinking, notice values, and build motivation.
What experience does she bring?
She has about 10 years of counseling experience working in schools, rehab facilities, and agencies, which informs a flexible approach to different situations.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the Oklahoma LPC number 6121 and practices in Oklahoma.
Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Oklahoma
Languages
English

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