Burch Tree Counseling Center: Trauma-Informed Counseling for Adults, Teens, and Pre-Teens in Sarasota, FL & Online
Who We Help
At Burch Tree Counseling Center in Sarasota, FL, we provide compassionate, trauma-informed counseling for adults, teens, and pre-teens. Our clients often come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, or stuck in patterns from past trauma. Whether you’re seeking individual therapy, couples counseling, or online mental health support across Florida, we create a safe space for healing and growth.
We specialize in helping:
Adult Therapy – Life can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, past trauma, or major life changes, therapy can help you regain balance, confidence, and emotional resilience.
Teen Counseling – Growing up can be challenging. If you’re facing anxiety, self-doubt, school stress, peer or family pressures, or questions about your identity, counseling provides a safe space to explore and grow.
Pre-Teen Support – Childhood can bring intense emotions and unexpected challenges. Therapy can help children navigate grief, family transitions, early trauma, or emotional and behavioral struggles, building coping skills and resilience.
Our team provides in-person counseling in Sarasota, FL, as well as secure online therapy sessions statewide. If you or a loved one are ready to start your journey toward emotional wellness, explore the services that fit your needs, like EMDR therapy, anxiety counseling, or trauma therapy, and take the first step today.
Take the first step on your healing journey, today!Our Approach
We take a trauma-informed, evidence-based approach tailored to your unique needs. Our therapy integrates:
EMDR Therapy for Trauma and PTSD – Effectively process past trauma, reduce PTSD symptoms, and release painful memories to move forward with confidence and ease.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for Anxiety and Depression – Identify unhelpful thought patterns, develop practical coping strategies, and regain balance in daily life.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for Emotional Regulation – Build skills to manage intense emotions, reduce stress, and improve relationships.
Mindfulness Practices for Grounding and Resilience – Learn techniques to stay present, manage stress, and strengthen emotional resilience.
Solution-Focused & Motivational Interviewing – Clarify personal goals, discover strengths, and take actionable steps toward meaningful, lasting change.
Your therapist collaborates with you to create a personalized treatment plan, helping you reduce symptoms, improve coping skills, and feel safer and more grounded in your daily life.
Conditions We Treat
We help clients facing a variety of mental health challenges, including:
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panic attacks, chronic worry, nervous system dysregulation
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sadness, hopelessness, burnout, chronic feelings of emptiness, etc.
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single-incident or complex trauma
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fear of judgment, avoidance
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coping with loss or major changes
Candice Burch | Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Licensed Sarasota EMDR Therapist
Hi, I’m Candice Burch, founder of Burch Tree Counseling Center. I’m a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida. I specialize in EMDR and trauma-informed counseling for clients experiencing anxiety, depression, and trauma.
Therapy with me is safe, compassionate, and designed to help you heal from trauma, manage anxiety or depression, and build emotional resilience through effective, evidence-based counseling. I provide both in-person sessions in Sarasota and online counseling across Florida, helping you heal at a pace that feels manageable and empowering.
Why Choose Us
We provide a judgment-free, confidential space where your story is heard and respected. Our clients benefit from:
Quick Response – appointments available within one week
Confidential Care – HIPAA-compliant and private
Trauma-Informed Expertise – specialized approaches for PTSD, anxiety, and emotional healing
What Clients are Saying About Us
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Candice is a GREAT therapist. She helped me work through PTSD from a messy relationship and get to the root of my substance abuse issues. THANK YOU CANDICE!
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Candice is a great therapist. She helped me process through a lot of the trauma I’ve experienced in childhood and how to rebuild my present life. Highly recommend.
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I was nervous to go to therapy since it was my first time but Candice made me feel right at home. To my surprise, it wasn’t intimidating at all.
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Candice is a kind therapist who is passionate about working with adolescents and young adults struggling with social anxiety, low self-esteem, and traumatic experiences. Highly recommend!
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Candice is truly professional, and so kind. I would definitely recommend her for those seeking a compassionate helper!
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Candice has a warm and inviting presence and I can tell that she's passionate about the work she does. She is skilled in EMDR and I highly recommend her services.
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Candice is truly passionate about the counseling field and a very knowledgeable and dedicated therapist. It is very clear that she was meant to help people! Anyone would be blessed to have her as a counselor!
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Candice is amazing! She is so talented, warm, and knowledgeable. She is always so prepared with info and resources to best help the person in front of her. I am super thankful for all that she does and highly recommend utilizing her services.
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Candice is the best ! I recommend her to anyone experiencing anxiety , she has a calming and gentle presence . I recommend her to anyone who needs a helping hand and who wants to improve their life.
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I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with Candice for quite some time now. She is compassionate, kind, and a knowledgeable therapist. If you’re searching for a counselor I’d definitely recommend you seeing her. Highly recommend.
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Candice is very knowledgeable through her therapeutical work, her EMDR skills are immaculate! I highly recommend if anyone is seeking EMDR therapy to come see Candice!
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I highly recommend Candice for counseling in Sarasota FL. She is great with using EMDR Therapy for treating trauma and talk therapy as well. Highly recommend.
Get the Help You Deserve
Burch Tree Counseling Center serves clients in Sarasota, FL, and online across Florida. Whether you’re seeking EMDR therapy, trauma counseling, or anxiety support, we provide compassionate guidance to help you feel safer, more grounded, and more in control of your life.
