Dr. Burns is a Chattanooga native. She and her family returned to the Chattanooga area in 2005. Prior to establishing her practice in Chattanooga, she worked with individuals, couples and families as a home-based therapist and practiced as a school counselor in three different states. She has also taught graduate counseling courses at several universities.

Dr. Burns has trained personally with Drs. John and Julie Gottman, Drs. Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt, Michele Weiner-Davis, and Dr. Sue Johnson who are considered the premier couples therapy experts in the world.

Training

Dr. Burns is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in the treatment of couples. Her expertise comes from extensive study with the latest and most powerful methods to help couples understand, prepare for or repair their relationship. Dr. Burns is a trained IMAGO therapist www.gettingtheloveyouwant.com and is also trained in Gottman Method Therapy www.gottman.edu. She is trained as a provider for PREPARE www.prepare-enrich.com, PREP www.prepinc.com and Couple Communication www.couplecommunication.com

Education

Post-doctoral Study: Intensive Program in Family Systems Therapy   
The Family Institute of Cambridge
Ph.D. Counseling/ Cognate: Marriage and Family Therapy    
Georgia State University
Ed.S. Counselor Education/ Cognate: Marriage and Family Therapy   
University of South Carolina
M.Ed. School Guidance and Counseling  
University of South Carolina
B.A. Psychology  
Furman University