Akinlana Burrowes, LMHC, LCMHC
- Trauma and anxiety support
- Expressive arts integration
- Cross-cultural experience
About Akinlana Burrowes
Her background includes cross-cultural work both within the United States and overseas, using interdisciplinary art forms such as music, dance and movement, visual art, drama, and poetry alongside more conventional therapeutic techniques. This blend of approaches offers alternatives for clients who find it difficult to articulate certain experiences through talk alone, allowing the arts to become another pathway to insight and healing.
Burrowes holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor - and is licensed to practice in Massachusetts and North Carolina. With a focus on supporting people navigating stress, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, she also attends to concerns like compassion fatigue, workplace issues, multicultural stressors, and relationship difficulties.
She creates a space that centers validation and empowerment, inviting clients to lead the work through whatever combination of expressive and clinical methods best suits their needs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Akinlana Burrowes have?
Akinlana Burrowes has 7 years of experience.
Is Akinlana Burrowes a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credentials LMHC and LCMHC. License details are MA LMHC LMHC12728 and NC LCMHC 18121.
In which languages does Akinlana Burrowes provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Akinlana Burrowes located?
She is located in North Carolina.
How can I work with Akinlana Burrowes as my therapist?
You can work with Akinlana Burrowes through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Akinlana Burrowes work with international clients?
Yes, Akinlana Burrowes works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Akinlana Burrowes cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrative Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the pace and direction of work. It emphasizes empathy and collaboration, making it useful for people seeking support with self-esteem, life transitions, or interpersonal concerns. EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It is commonly used for post-traumatic stress and trauma-related symptoms. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, panic, depression, and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and comfort level, and may blend techniques to tailor the work to individual preferences.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so clients can choose the format that best fits their schedule and communication style. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care and access licensed professionals from different locations while supporting continuity of treatment and practical convenience.