Mitzi Burton

My communication style

I'm fairly straightforward in my communication style and encourage my clients to be straightforward with me, as well. I may give homework or suggest a book to read, but my suggestions are only that. I know that not all clients are able to make the journey at the last. We are all different.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have a Master's Degree in Counseling and have worked for many years in Community Mental Health. I struggled with addiction as a way of coping with my own trauma and finally got sober in 2004. I worked for several years in a residential treatment center providing mental health support, and was trained in Trauma Therapy and Eating Disorders.

My goals for you

Challenging old perspectives and beliefs in order to open pathways to viewing the world in a more malleable way, in order to empower ourselves to include change and spiritual growth, and release negativity and remove blocks to change.

Our first session

The first session is like looking at a map to plan our journey. We spend time getting to know each other and deciding which roads to take and which to avoid. It's a time for both of us to get to know each other and become comfortable as we start the journey to heal.

I identify as...

• Female
• American Indian or Alaska Native, Caucasian or White
• Spiritual