Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 55 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and PTSD and 8 more.
Dr. Clifton Burns Jr
(he/him)
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About me
My first career includes 17 years of retail management. I worked in multiple divisions, environments, and roles within the retail management industry. Most of my experience was in big-box retail environments or corporate offices, so I understand the expectations and stressors of P&L management, marketing, staff performance/recruitment/training & development, shrinkage, O.S.H.A. compliance, and merchandising. I transitioned from the retail management industry to the human services industry in March 2010 after earning my Master’s degree in Human Services, with a specialty in Mental Health Counseling. I recently obtained a doctoral degree in Human and Social Services. This information is pertinent for adults who need assistance to cope with work-life balance, corporate industry standards, stressful work environments, conflict management with co-workers, and work performance due to compassion fatigue or inappropriate time management.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
I ensure that each client feels empowered to be the leader of their journey, as I assist each client in achieving goals by using the S.M.A.R.T. model. The expert of my client’s life is the client.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I utilize the eclectic approach. As individuals, our emotional, behavioral, and psycho-social needs are completely different. This approach draws from multiple theoretical orientations to fit the specific needs of every individual, whose needs may not be resolved using only one approach.
Specialties
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Anger Management
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Family Conflict
Family Therapy
Grief
Peer Relationships
Self Esteem
Identifies as
Black / African American
Man
Serves ages
Adults (18 to 64)
Teenagers (13 to 17)
Licensed in
Illinois
Minnesota
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Lucent Health
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Medicare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
Cash - $85 per session
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
HealthPartners
HealthPartners - Medicaid
HealthPartners - Medicare
Humana - Medicare
Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Medica
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
UCare - Medicaid
UMR - Advocate Aurora Health
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare
UnitedHealthcare Complete Care (C-SNP)
UnitedHealthcare Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Location
Offers in-person in 3333 Warrenville Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, Regus office or Suite 200
Virtual
My treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
Our goal is to empower each client to create their narrative as we address behaviors, trauma, or behavioral health symptoms that hinder personal, professional, and educational success. We identify the triggers and previous experiences that are causing "fight or flight" reactions and reduce the weight (or power) that the client is assigning to this person (or situation).
Person-centered (Rogerian)
My role as the therapist is not as “The expert” or “The fixer.” I facilitate the client’s therapy goals and empower the client to be the leader. I utilize a solutions-focused and person-centered approach within therapy to identify problems, develop plans, create paths, and establish monitored S.M.A.R.T. goals.
24 ratings with written reviews
July 28, 2026
I was looking for positive black male help me understand my mishaps & issues. Clifton talks to me to help me motivate & see more better things without it being so foggy or not understood.
Verified client, age 45-54
June 30, 2026
Clifton is very patient and understanding. Very solution focused and friendly. We are Christians and it's been incredible having some faith based wisdom .
Verified client, age 35-44
May 15, 2026
Every time we meet he challenges me to think differently and he gives me feedback that can be used immediately. He is very open-minded and allows me to walk through my challenges. He is AMAZING!!