How Shanita works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- MD, LCSW-C
- Licensed in
- Maryland
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Shanita
Shanita Burch, MD, LCSW-C brings 22 years of clinical experience to her practice in Maryland. She frames therapy as a patient, steady process and focuses on helping people make meaningful progress toward their goals. Her approach emphasizes practical steps and steady effort rather than quick fixes.
She works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep struggles, and low self-esteem. She also supports people navigating life changes, career questions, relationship strain, and compassion fatigue.
Background and approach
Additional areas of focus include caregiver stress, blended family challenges, codependency, and issues related to aging and veterans. In sessions she combines client-centered listening with structured tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. She also draws on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused methods when helpful.
The intent is to use whatever mix of strategies best fits the person’s needs and goals. Shanita aims to make therapy feel collaborative and straightforward. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and tracks progress over time.
People can expect practical techniques to manage mood, behavior, and stress alongside space to talk about hurt and loss. Her background as a medical doctor and as a licensed clinical social worker informs a broad view of health and recovery. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules.
What Shanita works with
Everything Shanita lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Shanita's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Shanita lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit your life and schedule
Shanita uses client-centered therapy to create a space where a person’s own goals guide the work; this approach focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with more effective patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and sleep problems.Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. Shanita will review your goals and preferences, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as progress is seen. The work is collaborative and paced to what the person needs.
Online therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send notes or do a quick check-in during busy days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or other commitments and keep continuity when schedules change.
Questions people ask about Shanita
What concerns does Shanita help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem and related life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style blends listening with practical tools. Sessions mix client-centered support with goal-focused techniques to address behavior and mood.
What is her professional background?
She has 22 years of experience in social work and health settings and combines medical and social work perspectives in treatment.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She practices in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies by location and provider availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.