LMHC, 25 years of experience
Welcome to Begin Again & Thrive Counseling and Coaching with Suzanne Burns. I offer counseling, coaching and education for the body, mind and spirit. As a licensed mental health counselor, licensed school counselor, certified integrative mental health provider & wellness coach, certified yoga, mindfulness, social-emotional teacher and certified comfort therapy dog handler; I have been helping teens and young adults begin again and thrive both in their schools and in their communities for over 25 years. I offer virtual and in-person individual and group counseling for teens and young adults. In addition to my private practice, I am a high school adjustment counselor, former high school guidance counselor and iDecide diversion instructor/coach. In my personal life I enjoy hikes in the woods with my family and comfort therapy dog, Breezy and being an enthusiastic life long learner!
During our first session, you can expect to enter a welcoming, safe, accepting, supportive and engaging space. After brief introductions, we will review your Intake Form and Assessments received via the Grow Therapy portal. I will then lead you through a conversation regarding your area of concern and help you identify your desired outcome for engaging in counseling sessions. We will then, co-create a plan of action to assist you in moving toward experiencing your desired outcome.
Begin Again and Thrive's mission is to cultivate well-being of body, mind and spirit through the practices of embodied self-care and mindfulness. I thoughtfully integrate the traditions of psychology, education, coaching and mindfulness/yoga with evidence-based practices as I respectfully meet teens and young adults where they are in their personal journey.
Teens and young adults who would like to move from experiencing... self-doubt, low energy, anxiety, disconnection, poor sleep, mood fluctuations, hopelessness and begin experiencing confidence, clarity, stable reliable energy, ease, connection, a sense of belonging, rejuvenating sleep, mood stability, meaning and purpose.
I have been providing CBT to teens and young adults in schools and in my private practice for the past 25 years. CBT has helped many of my clients recognize and shift the negative thought patterns that lead to distressing emotions and unhelpful behaviors.
I have been providing DBT to teens and young adults in schools and in my private practice for the past 5 years. DBT has helped many of my clients learn emotional regulation, mindfulness techniques, distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness skills to change unhealthy and ineffective behaviors.
I have been providing SFBT to teens and young adults in schools and in my private practice for the past 5 years. SFBT has helped many of my clients experience hope as they identify and connect with their inner strength, resources and resilience.
I have been providing Mindfulness-Based Therapy for students and young adults for the past 25 years. Mindfulness-Based Therapy has helped my clients reduce symptoms of stress, anxiety and depression and increase ability to manage life stressors.
I have been providing Motivational Interviewing for teens and young adults for the past 5 years. Motivational Interviewing has helped many of my clients strengthen their personal motivation for and commitment to identified goals.