- Client-centered therapy
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
About Fulisha
Fulisha Burks is an Illinois licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. She also focuses on caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, women's issues, workplace concerns, and questions about life purpose.
She draws on client-centered therapy to keep conversations focused on what matters most to each person. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking. She also integrates elements of dialectical behavior therapy when people need skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
Sessions are practical. The therapist listens, reflects what she hears, and helps people try small changes between meetings. That may include simple skill practice, short experiments with behavior, or reframing thoughts to reduce worry.
Fulisha's prior settings include work with people who have chronic conditions, addiction, and those receiving hospice or end-of-life support. That range informs how she supports people coping with loss, long-term health issues, and big life transitions.
People who are feeling stuck about work, relationships, or what comes next often find the focus is on clear, manageable steps. She helps clients name priorities, set realistic goals, and notice what changes in day-to-day life when they try something different.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Fulisha commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what the person says, and prioritizing the client's goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to clarify what matters and decide next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns that keep problems going and tests small behavior changes. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, stress at work, and practical problems like sleep or routine. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds concrete skills for regulating emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when feelings run high.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which tools fit their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed approach. That way the plan can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people use remote sessions to practice skills between appointments and bring real-life situations into conversation.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, life purpose, women's issues, post-traumatic stress, and workplace concerns.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
Her approach is client-centered, meaning conversations start with what matters to the person. She uses CBT and DBT tools to try practical steps and build emotion regulation skills.
How long has she worked in this field?
She has eight years of professional experience in social work and clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an Illinois LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker, and she practices from Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the client's location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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