Yasmeen Burnell, LCSW — Therapist in Virginia

Hi there, I'm Yasmeen!

If your playlist included Cardi B, Boosie BadA*, Eminem, Summer Walker, India Arie, Fantasia, and the Clark Sisters come into my therapy room. I am likely the one for you. If their heartfelt lyrics don't appeal to you, I may still be a good fit. Let's chat.

My focus

I have found that my clinical experience is a good match for those struggling with life transitions, post partum changes, depression and bipolar concerns.

My approach

As a therapist I come authentic, eccentric, and humble. In our work together we incorporate movement, nutritional changes, faith, and practical solutions to everyday problems. There is little to no fluff in sessions because the goal is to make change and protect the coin!

My communication style

Current clients describe their sessions as talking with a good sis or Auntie. I make sure we address all parts of you to the level of your comfort. This may be addressing eating habits, sleep, faith, and social connections. It may also include talking about the last fun activity that you experienced.

My journey to mental healthcare

I originally got into therapy to pursue animal assisted therapy. Once I got into the field however, I began to work with individuals and families a a variety of settings from detox, to jail, to in home services. Currently I am in the field helping people address the pattern of behaviors that don't work for them.

My goals for you

We work together to identify the behaviors and patterns you want to stop. If you don't come up with any, we work together to identify the dream life or experience for you and we work from there.

Our first session

Come in ready to ask me a million and two questions to see if I am a good fit for you. Once you think I am good, lets do some work. I do a lot of listening and letting you know the expectations of therapy (don't ghost me & be true). From there we just vibe.

I identify as...

Female
Black or African American
Christian

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Christian Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Reality Therapy

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Somatic

+ 8 more

Focus populations

BIPOC

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Body Positivity

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 12 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from George Mason University and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Yasmeen Burnell