Fulisha Burks, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 8 years in practice

Fulisha Burks is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149027973 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1740086693 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 8
Languages: English

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About Fulisha

Fulisha Burks is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and the effects of trauma. She uses down-to-earth language and practical tools to help people cope better day to day. Her approach centers on understanding each person's goals and building skills that fit their life.

She draws from Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting space where concerns are heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding.

Background and approach

Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are offered for emotion regulation and managing intense feelings. Fulisha has eight years of experience in social work and related helping roles. That background includes work with chronic illness, grief, caregiver stress, and workplace strain.

She also has experience supporting people through long-term conditions and post-traumatic stress concerns. In sessions she focuses on clear, manageable steps. Conversations often include skill practice, simple behavior changes, and problem-solving for immediate issues.

She also pays attention to self-esteem and helping people reconnect with purpose and self-care. People can expect practical strategies that are tailored to individual needs. Fulisha explains approaches plainly and checks in on what is working.

Her goal is to help people find tools they can use between sessions to feel steadier and more capable.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Fulisha names

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Online support

Online approaches that teach coping skills

Fulisha uses Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful space where people can say what matters most and set their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs to feel heard and to explore what they want from life or therapy.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and problems that respond to step-by-step change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when feelings feel overwhelming.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will talk about goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together based on what helps most. That way therapy fits personal needs and preferences rather than following a fixed script.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make treatment flexible. Video is good for face-to-face interaction and skill practice, while phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins, on-the-go reflections, or more frequent brief support between longer sessions. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

She helps people address stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, trauma and grief. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness and post-traumatic stress.

What is her overall therapy style?

Her style is practical and person-centered. She listens first, then teaches skills from cognitive and behavioral approaches to manage emotions and thoughts.

How much experience does she have?

She brings eight years of experience in social work and related helping roles. That time includes work with chronic conditions, grief, and caregiver concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds an LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and practices in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats can be used to fit schedules and communication preferences.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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