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Nadirah Burris

Therapist

Nadirah Burris

LPC

Oklahoma · 10+ years of experience

Practical counseling for everyday mental health

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Step 1

  • Goal focused
  • Practical skills
  • Values based

About Nadirah

Nadirah Burris is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of experience. She speaks plainly about everyday struggles and helps people think through practical steps to care for their mental health. Her style is direct and encouraging for someone who feels worn down by daily demands.

Nadirah has worked in school settings, rehabilitation facilities, and community agencies. That range shaped a straightforward approach: set clear goals, build small habits, and measure progress. She often asks whether goals are realistic and helps people reshape them when life gets in the way.

Common concerns she addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, ADHD, relationship and family problems, and trauma. She also supports people facing parenting strain, caregiver stress, body image worries, and issues tied to adoption or attachment. She talks through concrete ways to cope with overwhelming emotions and shifting life circumstances.

Nadirah uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered and Mindfulness-based approaches. Sessions focus on practical skill building, values clarification, and finding manageable steps toward change. She frames work as a collaborative process where the client’s goals guide the plan.

Based in Oklahoma, Nadirah encourages a proactive stance toward mental health. She helps people set attainable objectives and stay on track toward them. Her work is aimed at helping someone take control of daily challenges and move toward a life that fits.

Step 2

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPersonality disordersPrejudice and discriminationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Step 3

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take small steps in that direction, even when uncomfortable thoughts or feelings appear. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful habits, which can help with depression, anxiety, and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients can explore what they want to change and set their own goals.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will talk with each person about what feels most helpful and try methods that fit their goals and preferences. Together they adjust strategies and track what is working so sessions stay focused and relevant.

Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy lives. It can make it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or travel. If you plan to start, confirm the specific session formats available before booking so they meet your needs and routine.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, ADHD, trauma and many relationship and family problems.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals, small steps, and building coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has about 10 years of experience working in schools, rehab facilities, and community agencies.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.

Are sessions available in languages other than English?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

She accepts international clients.

How are sessions scheduled and what formats are used?

Confirm the current session formats before booking, as options are not specified here and may vary by location and availability.

How does payment and cost work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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