Fulisha Burks

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for emotional wellbeing

About Fulisha

Fulisha Burks is an LCSW who centers her practice on collaborative, compassionate care that helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.

Background and approach

She draws on eight years of clinical experience to create practical strategies and emotional support tailored to each client's needs, integrating talk-based work with evidence-informed techniques to build resilience and improve daily functioning.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with structured therapies such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to address self-esteem, post-traumatic stress, and challenges related to chronic pain, illness, or caregiving stress. Fulisha pays attention to workplace pressures, feelings of isolation, and questions about life purpose and self-love, helping clients explore values and strengthen coping skills.

Located in Illinois, she offers services that combine professional expertise with a down-to-earth, empathic style designed to help people move toward meaningful change.

Online Approaches That Support Growth

Fulisha integrates client-centered therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her online practice. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and collaboration so the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them explore values and priorities. CBT offers structured skills to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and self-esteem concerns.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a process that unfolds over sessions. Fulisha works collaboratively with clients to evaluate which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts the plan as progress and challenges emerge. This shared decision-making helps shape treatment that feels practical and personally meaningful.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue work during life transitions, and use tools like skills coaching and reflective conversations in ways that suit each client.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Fulisha focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, trauma and abuse, and grief, along with related areas such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, isolation, life purpose, and workplace issues.

What therapeutic approaches are used in sessions?

She uses a client-centered stance together with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to tailor work to a person's needs and goals.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She has eight years of experience working in clinical settings and supporting people through a variety of emotional and health-related concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

Fulisha is an LCSW licensed in Illinois under IL LCSW 149027973 and provides services from that state.

Are sessions available in other languages or for international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and preferences.

How are costs and payment handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

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Experience: 8 years
Licensed: Illinois
Languages: English