LPC, 25 years of experience
Dorothy Burge, MEd, Licensed Professional Counselor, is a seasoned therapist with over 30 years of experience supporting teens and adults through anxiety, trauma, grief, and major life transitions. A graduate of Temple University and an EMDR-trained therapist, she brings clinical depth and an integrative mind-body approach to healing. Dorothy offers solution-focused therapy tailored to each client’s needs, drawing from evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, embodied awareness, and restorative breathwork.
In the first session, we'll begin by getting to know each other. I'll ask about your current challenges, your history, and what brought you to therapy. We'll also talk about your goals for therapy and how I can support you in reaching them. I’ll explain my approach and the tools we can use, such as EMDR, CBT, and mindfulness, to help you heal and grow. My goal is to create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard and understood. By the end of the session, you'll have a clearer sense of what to expect moving forward and how we can work together toward your goals.
As a therapist, I bring a calm, grounded presence and a deep respect for each person’s unique journey. My strength lies in creating a safe, supportive space where you can explore what’s weighing you down and begin to reconnect with your inner resilience. I believe healing happens when we feel truly seen and supported—and that’s the kind of space I aim to hold for every client.
In addition to her clinical work, Dorothy is a certified Functional Medicine Health Coach with additional training in Ayurveda, somatic practices, and yoga. Through nonprofit and volunteer efforts, she has conducted workshops internationally in empowerment and resilience-building programs., bringing a wealth of experience to serve her clients holistically.
EMDR is one of the evidence-based therapeutic tools that I use in my practice to address and heal symptoms of emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
CBT helps you become aware of inaccurate or negative thinking so you can view challenging situations more clearly and respond to them in a more effective way.
This approach to therapy takes into account body, mind and spirit to promote overall healing and wellness. I use an integrative approach considering all aspects of the human experience as equally important.
I use mindfulness practices that include present moment awareness, meditation, and breathing exercises based on client need and interest. This therapy is helpful in addressing anxiety, depression, ADHD and panic disorders. Using these tools, the mindfulness-based therapist teaches a client to be in the here and now as well as break away from negative thought patterns.
My practice over many years has included clients who have experienced significant trauma including homelessness, living in foster care, abuse and neglect. I work with clients to address the root causes of their symptoms and to provide compassion, perspective and guidance toward healing.