Josie Burgess, MA
Provisionally Licensed Counselor
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. My goal is to create a warm, supportive space where you feel heard, accepted, and comfortable being yourself as we work toward meaningful change together.
I believe everyone deserves a place where they can slow down, feel understood, and know they don't have to carry life's challenges alone.
✓ Trauma
✓ Relationships
✓ Anxiety
✓ Telehealth
Who I Help
I enjoy working with young children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I especially enjoy helping people strengthen their relationships, heal from trauma, manage anxiety, navigate life transitions, and increase confidence in themselves.
You may be a good fit for me if you:
Feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or difficult emotions
Overthink or feel stuck in the same patterns
Have experienced trauma
Struggle with confidence or self-worth
Want healthier ways to cope with life’s challenges
Areas of Support
My Approach
My work is primarily grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Person-Centered Therapy. Together, we'll better understand your emotions, recognize patterns that may be keeping you stuck, and build practical tools to help you create meaningful, lasting change. I also incorporate CBT and mindfulness techniques when they best support your goals.
What It’s Like to Work With Me
I want therapy to feel like a place where you can take a deep breath and not feel like you have to have it all together. I'll meet you with compassion, listen without judgment, and walk alongside you as we work toward your goals.
My Hope For You
My hope is that you leave therapy feeling more confident, more connected, and more hopeful. I want you to better understand yourself, trust your ability to handle life's challenges, and know that you don't have to face them alone.
A Little More About Me
I've worked in the mental health field since 2018, in both inpatient and community mental health settings. My experience includes working with young children, adolescents, and adults in a psychiatric hospital, as well as providing Wraparound Facilitation, Supportive Counseling, and administering the Comprehensive Assessment Planning System (CAPS) through the Children with Serious Emotional Disorders (CSED) Program. These experiences have strengthened my passion for helping individuals and families navigate life's challenges.
Outside of the therapy room, I'm a wife and a mom, and I love spending time with my family. Becoming a mom has given me an even greater appreciation for the joys and challenges that come with relationships, parenting, and balancing the many demands of everyday life.
Education & Credentials
Credentials:
Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor, WV
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Ohio University
Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Marshall University
Experience:
Mental health experience since 2018, including inpatient psychiatric hospital, wraparound facilitation and supportive counseling at the Children with Serious Emotional Disorders (CSED) Program, and administration of Comprehensive Assessment Planning Systems (CAPS)
Session Format:
In-Person + Telehealth