Nadirah Burris

My communication style

My communication style is honest yet empathetic. Understanding that everyone has a reason for past situations, and foresight does not often occur until a person can remove themselves from their current situation (not always physically, but mentally). That is why I am here: to help you identify the obstacles that may be blocking your potential.

My journey to mental healthcare

My path to becoming a therapist was not always straight and narrow. Knowing that I wanted to help others was the beginning, but I was not quite sure how at first. After going to college and realizing that I was not satisfied with Health Administration, I went back to school and discovered counseling as my calling.

My goals for you

Goal setting with clients is a team effort. You must see the goal and be able to help set the objectives that you may realistically be able to fulfill. In order to reach the desired goal, steps must be completed daily and weekly, steadily, to obtain completion.

Our first session

The first session will be filled with background information from you and what led you to counseling. Finding out what drives you is imperative for goal setting and realistic objectives to be set. Trust and compatibility for both of us can begin during the first session.

I identify as...

• Female
• Black or African American