Last edited 05/15/2025

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Dr. Shay Burns

Accepting New Clients
In Person in Houma
Online in Louisiana
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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyChronic illnessPost-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Psychological evaluations & testing
General Expertise
Relationship IssuesLoss/GriefSelf-EsteemAcademic challengesAbuse/Survivors of abuseAdolescent mental healthAnger managementBipolar disorderCaregiver stress & supportIdentity developmentSleep & insomnia issuesMood disordersPanic attacks & panic disorderPregnancy, perinatal, & postpartum issuesStressWeight loss & managementWomen's issuesBehavioral IssuesCoping SkillsCancer Support
Treatment Approaches
Strength Based TherapyMindfulness PracticesPerson-Centered TherapyPsychoanalytic TherapyPsychological Testing and EvaluationDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingEmotionally Focused TherapyAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Family TherapyCouples CounselingIndividual TherapyGroup Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)Adolescents (13-17)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureLouisiana, Licensed Psychologist, 1670
Education
The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Master of Science, Clinical Psychopharmacology, 2023 — I earned my postdoctoral masters degree in Clinical Psychopharmacology, which helps me to better understand any medications that my patients are taking as well as the biological/physical processes that occur alongside their mental health symptoms.
Midwestern University, Doctorate of Psychology, Clinical Psychology, 2022
Midwestern University, Master of Arts, Clinical Psychology, 2020
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science, Psychology, 2018
Louisiana State University, Bachelor of Science, Child and Family Studies, 2018
Work HistoryPost-Doctoral Fellowship - LSU Health Sciences Center Clinical Health Psychology Fellowship Program: New Orleans School of Medicine at University Medical Center, New Orleans, Louisiana - Adult inpatient unit - Individual and group therapy; psychological assessments - Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery - Individual and group therapy; Bariatric pre-surgical evaluations - Oncology/Cancer Center - Individual therapy - Infectious Disease Clinic - Individual therapy; psychological assessments - Integrated health consultations for critical/intensive care units Doctoral Internship - National Psychology Training Consortium: Dual Track, Missouri - Royal Oaks Hospital (Child and adolescent psychiatric inpatient facility) - Individual, group, and family therapy; Psychological assessments -Compass Health Outpatient Clinic (outpatient therapy for all ages) - Individual and group therapy; Psychological assessments Practicum - Baker Neuropsychology (private practice neuropsychology office) - Comprehensive individualized neuropsychological and psychological assessments Practicum - Mountain Park Health Center (community primary health care) - Integrated health consultations; Brief solution-focused assessments and interventions for all ages Practicum - Biltmore Psychology Services (private practice) - Individual and couple’s therapy; Disability evaluations
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy. Dr. Shay Burns, Licensed Psychologist, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
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