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Shonna Burnett

Practical support for family and parenting challenges

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
15 years
Licensed in
Georgia, Mississippi
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Shonna

Shonna Burnett is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with 15 years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship struggles, and parenting or family concerns. She also works with issues like trauma, grief, low self-esteem, sleeping difficulties, anger, and career changes.

Shonna practices in Mississippi and brings direct, practical support to families and parents. She earned a master’s degree in professional counseling after completing a bachelor’s degree in psychology.

Background and approach

Her background includes work in Department of Corrections and juvenile justice settings, as well as inpatient, outpatient, and residential care. That range means she has supported people in individual, group, and family settings across different stages of life. Shonna uses evidence-based tools and finds Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) often a good fit for the problems people bring.

She is not fixed to a single model and adapts techniques to match each client’s needs. In sessions she focuses on practical skills, thought patterns, and behavior changes that make daily life easier. Her approach is straightforward and collaborative.

She aims to create an atmosphere where parents and family members can talk through fears and frustrations without judgment. Shonna encourages action steps that fit real life and the challenges of parenting and family roles. If someone is feeling stuck or overwhelmed by family stress, addiction, or grief, she works with them to set clear goals.

The focus is on small, steady changes that lead to more stable family functioning and personal wellbeing.

Practical approaches for online family and parenting support

Shonna commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts affect feelings and actions and teaches skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress that gets in the way of parenting.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a skills-based approach that builds emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT tools help people manage strong feelings, reduce impulsive reactions, and improve communication within families.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. She will talk with parents about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The aim is a practical fit for the family’s needs and the parent’s style.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions around school, work, or caregiving duties and to use skills in real time. Working remotely still lets licensed professionals teach tools, practice communication, and set manageable steps that can improve daily family life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and grief, self-esteem, sleeping issues, anger, career changes, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. The list also includes adoption and foster care, blended family issues, body image, fatherhood issues, and isolation.
What is her typical therapy style?
The style is practical and collaborative, focusing on concrete skills and strategies. She adapts methods to meet each person where they are and encourages doable steps parents can try between sessions.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 15 years of professional experience across settings such as Department of Corrections/juvenile justice and inpatient, outpatient, and residential care. That work includes individual, group, and family services.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and practices in Mississippi. The record includes licensing details GA LPC LPC007327 and MS LPC 2339.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Multiple formats allow flexibility to fit busy family schedules.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the subscriber plan and added options.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
15 years
Licensed
Georgia, Mississippi
Languages
English

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