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Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
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Catherine Burgess

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Fairfax, VA 22033
Are you an activist, healer, trauma survivor, or person in recovery seeking a supportive, non-judgmental space to learn how to cultivate internal safety? If you routinely care for others at your own expense, struggle to balance self-care with community care, or want a therapist who recognizes and addresses oppressive systems, my liberation-focused, EMDR-trained approach may be the right fit for you.
I offer virtual individual therapy. I integrate EMDR, somatic based approaches, harm reduction, alongside creative, and strength based interventions through a decolonized perspective to support individuals in reclaiming their lives and bodies.
There is no shame in asking for help. My purpose is to help, not to judge. If you would like to learn more please reach out to set up a free consultation call. I look forward to hearing from you!
Catherine Burgess now for a free 15 minute consultation

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Legacy LLC

Fairfax, VA 22033

My website
I am taking on new virtual clients in July. I offer insurance and self-pay options for individual therapy Monday - Thursday.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Connect with Catherine Burgess
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Mindful Legacy LLC

Fairfax, VA 22033

My website
I am taking on new virtual clients in July. I offer insurance and self-pay options for individual therapy Monday - Thursday.
$125 Per Session, I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $125
  • Couple Sessions $125
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CareFirst
  • Humana
  • Medicaid
  • Sentara Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network for Anthem (Commercial & Medicaid), Aetna (Commercial & Medicaid), United Health Care (Commercial & Medicaid), Sentara (Commercial & Medicaid), & Cigna. I provide superbills for out-of network clients to submit to their insurance for reimbursement. I also offer sliding scale.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am in-network for Anthem (Commercial & Medicaid), Aetna (Commercial & Medicaid), United Health Care (Commercial & Medicaid), Sentara (Commercial & Medicaid), & Cigna. I provide superbills for out-of network clients to submit to their insurance for reimbursement. I also offer sliding scale.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of Virginia / 0704016984 Supervised by Dr. Shekila Melchior (Virginia / 0701011381) Catherine Burgess
  • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 3 years
  • Attended George Mason University, Master of Education, Graduated 2024
"
I am a board approved Resident in Counseling with the state of Virginia working toward my LPC. I am also Basic Trained in EMDR which means I completed 20 didactic hours, 20 practicum hours, and 10 hours of consultation in EMDR through an approved trainer.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I am a board approved Resident in Counseling with the state of Virginia working toward my LPC. I am also Basic Trained in EMDR which means I completed 20 didactic hours, 20 practicum hours, and 10 hours of consultation in EMDR through an approved trainer.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Specialties and Expertise

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Adoption
  • Alcohol Use
  • Autism
  • Chronic Pain
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Infertility
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Transitions
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Polyamory & ENM
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
"
I specialize in a culturally sensitive approach to EMDR that integrates relational cultural theory, motivational interviewing, and somatic based interventions to support client's in healing the root cause of their symptoms. I work to create safety within the therapeutic relationship to support client's exploration of self and journey into reclaiming their lives after trauma.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I specialize in a culturally sensitive approach to EMDR that integrates relational cultural theory, motivational interviewing, and somatic based interventions to support client's in healing the root cause of their symptoms. I work to create safety within the therapeutic relationship to support client's exploration of self and journey into reclaiming their lives after trauma.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

2 Endorsements

Jazmin Freeman
Jazmin Freeman
Pre-Licensed Professional, MEd, LPC-R
Kind, caring, an incredible advocate for their clients and community.
Aryanna Colvin
Aryanna Colvin
Resident in Counseling, MS
Deeply compassionate professional and an incredible advocate for others! I highly recommend Cat!

Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Immuno-disorders , 
Intersex Allied , 
Little Person Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Eclectic
  • EMDR
  • Existential
  • Family Systems
  • Feminist
  • Harm Reduction, Decolonial, Liberation-based
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Relational
  • Strength-Based
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I offer EMDR to insurance and self-pay based clients in an effort make trauma therapy as accessible as possible to those who need it.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.
"
I offer EMDR to insurance and self-pay based clients in an effort make trauma therapy as accessible as possible to those who need it.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
for a free 15 minute consultation now.

Location

Primary Location

Mindful Legacy LLC

Fairfax, VA 22033

Group Practice

Mindful Legacy LLC
"
I am taking on new virtual clients in July. I offer insurance and self-pay options for individual therapy Monday - Thursday.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
"
I am taking on new virtual clients in July. I offer insurance and self-pay options for individual therapy Monday - Thursday.
Photo of Catherine Burgess, Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC
Catherine Burgess
Resident in Counseling, MEd, RiC