Shonna Burnett , LPC

Shonna Burnett is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with more than 15 years of clinical experience across Georgia and Mississippi. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in professional counseling, and she has worked in diverse care environments including the Department of Corrections and Juvenile Justice systems as well as inpatient, acute, outpatient, and residential settings.

Shonna supports adults, children, and adolescents through individual, family, and group work, addressing concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, depression, grief, trauma, and a wide range of intimacy and family issues. Her practice also includes attention to caregiver stress, blended family challenges, adoption and foster care dynamics, and co-occurring conditions related to substance use and mood disorders.

She draws on evidence-based methods and has found Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) especially effective for many clients, while remaining flexible to integrate other models, tools, and skills that suit each person’s needs. Shonna aims to create an open, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and feelings can be explored and where clients are supported and empowered as they pursue meaningful change. She meets people where they are and partners with them to build stronger coping, greater confidence, and clearer paths forward.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care Options

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems by teaching practical coping skills and problem-solving strategies.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness. It can be especially helpful for people who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship conflicts, or patterns of self-defeating behavior.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Shonna works collaboratively with each person to determine which techniques best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She remains flexible in method and integrates tools that align with the client’s situation.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend sessions from home, balance therapy with work or caregiving responsibilities, and maintain continuity of care when schedules are tight, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists to make meaningful progress.