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Daffaney Burnside

LCSW, 6 years of experience

Warm
Authentic
Empowering
Virtual
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About me

As a child, I always wanted to pursue a career where I could assist with an individual’s growth, creativity and happiness. I learned at a young age the struggles that life can bring, not only through the inevitable, but also through situational traumas that we at times have to face and endure. Being an active member in the clinical field of helping professionals, I have certainly learned the importance of patience, empathy and peace. Identifying and securing ones’ purpose in life, creates the true masterpiece of one’s story. My goal is to assist you in your journey to self-actualization. ​

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our initial session, we will begin with brief introductions and then dive into the information gathering process. I will ask a host of questions to help gain understanding, background and insight. We will the discuss a potential plan moving forward as well as scheduling as many sessions as we can (typically a month in advance) to ensure preferred dates and times.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, childhood -present traumas and recent life adjustments : loss-grief, relationships, marriage, divorce, parenting and stressors within employment, school environments, etc.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with young adults who are very intentional on what they want to feel, experience and become in life. It is okay not to know what all that may be in the beginning. My goal for this population is for my clients to learn exactly who they are, what they want to represent and what tools to utilize when needed to ensure a healthy and happy life.

Specialties

Top specialties

Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Other specialties

Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Couples Counseling
Grief
Mood Disorders
Parenting
Personality Disorders
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Women's Issues

I identify as

Black / African American
Christian
Person of Color (POC)
Woman

Serves ages

Adults (18 to 64)
Children (6 to 12)
Elders (65 and above)
Teenagers (13 to 17)

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

a type of psychotherapy in which negative patterns of thought about the self and the world are challenged in order to alter unwanted behavior patterns or treat mood disorders such as depression.

Location

Virtual

Licensed in

Illinois

Accepts

Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - WebTPA
All Savers
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cash - $100 per session
Cigna
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Golden Rule
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
, 76 ratings

3 ratings with written reviews

June 2, 2025

She always listens so carefully and makes sure I feel at ease with my situations. Thank you, you’re truly the best!

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 8 with Daffaney

March 25, 2025

She is so great! So compassionate, full of knowledge and a pleasure to talk to about any issue, without me feeling judged. Thank you so much!! I really and always look forward to our sessions.

Verified client, age 25-34

Review shared after session 3 with Daffaney

March 17, 2025

Very personable. I felt safe sharing my truth.

Verified client, age 35-44

Review shared after session 1 with Daffaney