Lory Toussaint Burton
Hi there. Im, Lory. Do you find yourself constantly overthinking your relationships, struggling to set boundaries, or feeling responsible for everyone else’s emotions? Maybe you people-please to avoid conflict, have difficulty trusting others, or find yourself repeating relationship patterns you promised yourself you would never repeat. These patterns often have deeper roots. I specialize in helping teens and adults navigate relationship challenges, childhood trauma, attachment wounds, people-pleasing, and difficulty setting healthy boundaries. Together, we explore how past experiences may be influencing the way you communicate, connect, respond to conflict, and see yourself today. My goal is to help you understand why you respond the way you do while developing healthier ways to communicate, build relationships, manage conflict, and advocate for your needs without guilt. You deserve relationships where you can feel safe, heard, respected, and connected—without losing yourself in the process.
For families who value faith, I also integrate Christian principles and spiritual guidance into therapy, helping your family grow emotionally, mentally, and spiritually.
For clients who value faith, I can also incorporate Christian principles and spirituality into therapy when desired. My goal is to help you gain greater self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, and feel more confident setting boundaries and showing up authentically without losing yourself in the process.
First session
Our first session is really about getting to know you, not just the presenting problem, but the person sitting across from me (or on the other side of the screen). We'll start with brief introductions so you can get a feel for who I am and how I work, and so I can begin to understand what brought you here and what you're hoping for. From there, we'll move into an open, conversational exploration of the specific challenges you're facing. Whether you're a teen who feels like no one really gets you, a parent exhausted by disconnection, or an adult tired of repeating the same relational patterns, I want to hear it in your words, at your pace. For adolescents, I'm especially mindful that walking into therapy can feel intimidating or even forced. My goal in our first session is simply to build trust. You don't have to have all the answers or know exactly what you want to work on. Showing up is enough. For parents joining sessions or seeking support of their own, we'll talk about what you're observing, what you've already tried, and what feels most urgent. Your perspective matters deeply in this work. By the end of our first session, I'll have a clearer picture of your history, your relational dynamics, and the goals that feel most meaningful to you. From there, I'll begin crafting a tailored plan that guides our work together in follow-up sessions, one that's personalized to where you are and where you want to go. My approach is warm and collaborative. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy, and I'll never make you feel like a diagnosis on a page. You are a whole person, and that's how I'll treat you from session one.
Strengths
My greatest strength as a therapist is the ability to connect with my clients on a personal level. I am a great listener, empathetic, and patient, and my non-judgmental approach allows my clients to feel comfortable opening up to me.
Ideal clients
My ideal clients are teens and adults who are struggling with relationships, self-worth, boundaries, and patterns that may stem from childhood experiences or attachment wounds. They may struggle with people-pleasing, difficulty expressing their needs, fear of conflict or rejection, overthinking, or feeling responsible for other people’s emotions. They are often self-aware and recognize that they want something to change but may not understand why they continue to repeat certain patterns. They want to better understand themselves, heal from past experiences, build healthier relationships, communicate more effectively, and develop the confidence to set boundaries without guilt. I especially enjoy working with clients who are ready to break unhealthy cycles, deepen their self-awareness, and create healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and trauma-informed, creating a space where you can feel safe exploring the experiences and relationship patterns that may be affecting you today. I primarily integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy to help clients understand the connection between their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and past experiences. Together, we’ll identify patterns that may be keeping you stuck, develop healthier ways of coping and communicating, and work toward meaningful change. My goal is to help you gain greater self-awareness, strengthen your relationships, and feel more confident setting boundaries and showing up authentically without losing yourself in the process.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions7520 NW 5th St, Plantation, FL 33317, Suite 200
Identifies as
Top specialties
Other specialties
Serves
Licensed in
- FloridaLicense MH22266
- South CarolinaLicense TLC 2215 PC