Burks O. Harkins, M.Ed., LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, with more than 20 years' experience working in various treatment settings, including a private psychiatric hospital, a residential setting, and most recently, in community mental health providing clinical assessments and outpatient therapy. My goal is to provide a supportive environment where clients tap into their own strengths to focus on issues at their own pace.

I received my BA from the University of Virginia and my MEd from Lynchburg College.

I have been married more than 30 years, have two adult children and a grandchild. My hobbies include attempting to garden and chasing my grandson and rescue dogs.

 

Populations Served

  • Young Adults

  • Adults

  • Seniors

Modalities

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Certified Therapist

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

Areas of Focus

  • Trauma

  • Depression

  • Anxiety

  • Mood Disorders

  • ADHD

  • Substance Abuse

  • Grief and Loss

  • Parenting Issues

  • LGBTQ-affirming

Clinician Hours

Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna

  • Anthem BCBS/Healthkeepers

  • Anthem Healthkeepers Plus MCD

  • Cigna Evernorth

  • Sentara (Optima) Health & MCD

  • Optum UBH

  • Optum UBH MCD

  • Piedmont Community Health Plan (PCHP)