Rachel Burgess, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Rachel (Rae) Burgess

(She/Her/Hers)

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Accepting clients
Updated 21 days ago
14 years in practice

Everyone has struggles and sometimes, we get stuck. I specialize in helping people get unstuck!

Recovery is all about connection! So we will work together to create positive change by learning to accept yourself and connect to others. My role is to encourage and guide you through the process of growth and healing. I believe you can find answers within yourself, build supportive relationships, and learn effective coping skills, as you discover your true worth and potential. I want to help you reach your goals and get what you need. I will meet you where you are and walk with you every step of the way. I am licensed to practice counseling in Virginia and North Carolina. I have 14 years of experience with a wide range of issues, including trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety. Rooted in Adlerian and Cognitive Therapy, my approach is strength-based and person-centered, emphasizing emotional validation, healthy attachment, and positive thinking. My practice is located in Blacksburg, VA, where I provide in-person counseling and clinical supervision. I'm an advocate for positive social change and work with people from all backgrounds. I'm here to help you resolve any of life's puzzles. Let's connect the pieces, together!

Remote / In-person
Speaks English
Emergency number not available
WhiteCisgender WomanUnaffiliated: secular/nonreligious/agnostic/atheist

Practice hours (EST)

Sun
closed
Mon
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am 6:00 pm
Thu
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Fri
9:00 am 5:00 pm
Sat
closed

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

  • Academic Concerns
  • Alcohol Use
  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Career
  • Childhood Abuse
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Drug Use
  • Gender Identity
  • Intimacy Concerns
  • Life Transitions
  • Panic
  • Perfectionism
  • Personal Growth
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Racial/Cultural Oppression or Trauma
  • Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
  • Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
  • Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
  • Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Identity
  • Trauma
  • Work/Life Balance

Age groups

  • Young adults (18-30)
  • Adults (31-64)

Special groups

  • Clients from the court/judicial system
  • People of color
  • People who are bisexual
  • People who identify as gay
  • People who identify as lesbian
  • People who identify as non-binary
  • People who identify as queer
  • People with HIV or AIDS

Treatment specialties

Therapeutic modalities

  • Individual Therapy

Treatments

  • Adlerian
  • Cognitive Restructuring
  • Attachment-Based Therapies
  • Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered Therapy
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Location

  • Counseling Connect, PLLC

    Office Building

    10 Hickok StreetSuite 201Christiansburg, VA 24073

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    Accommodations

    Entering the practice

    • Step-free entry
    • Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)

Remote options

  • Chat
  • Voice
  • Video

Payment options

$125 — $150per session

  • Out-of-pocket
  • Documentation provided for patient filling
  • Sliding scale

Payment methods

  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Health Savings Account
  • Online

Credentials

Licenses

  • LPC

    Virginia Department of Health

    0701010180, Virginia

  • LCMHC

    North Carolina Board of Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselors

    11451, North Carolina

Certificates

  • Animal Assisted Psychotherapy

    Animal Assisted Therapy Programs of Colorado

    I completed 3 post-graduate courses in Animal Assisted Psychotherapy.

Education

  • Walden University

    MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2015

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