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Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC

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Mary Elizabeth Burns, MS, NCC, LPC

Licensed Professional Counseling I have a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology at Georgia State University.

I earned my Bachelor's degree in Clinical Psychology from Colorado State University and developed a deep understanding of human behavior and the complexities of the mind and mind/body connection. I believe in an integrative, compassionate, and holistic approach to therapy, aiming to empower you to heal and thrive. I work with clients with ADHD, narcissistic abuse recovery, eating disorders, depression/anxiety, LGBTQ+ issues, or facing the aftermath of trauma (PTSD), I am here to provide a safe and supportive environment tailored to your unique journey.

10/24/2025

When you feel overwhelmed, the instinct is often to tighten — to push through, to manage, to fix. Yet what your nervous system most needs in these moments is softness.
Self-compassion isn’t about dismissing your struggle; it’s about acknowledging it with honesty and care. It’s pausing long enough to say, “This is hard, and I’m still worthy of kindness.”
Try placing a hand on your chest and taking one slow, deliberate breath. Let your body feel the steadiness of that simple act. It’s a quiet reminder that you can hold yourself gently, even when the world feels heavy.
Overwhelm begins to loosen when compassion enters the conversation.

10/01/2025

Thought loops offer two paths.
One keeps you circling—the familiar rabbit hole of overthinking and unease.

The other invites something new: a trail not yet walked.

Mindfulness is that first step.

Noticing the loop without following it.
Choosing presence over repetition.
Every time you pause, observe, and return—you’re not just interrupting the cycle.

You’re creating a new pathway.

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09/30/2025

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09/16/2025

Learning to notice your thought patterns and how they correlate to your body, is a first step in breaking free from cycles of control and perfectionism.
When you recognize how self-critical thoughts tighten your chest or how anxious planning makes your breath shallow, you can begin to interrupt the loop.
Somatic therapy gives you tools to soften these patterns—so your body feels calmer, your mind clearer, and life less like something to manage and more like something to live.

✨ Link in bio to begin your process.

09/10/2025

Facing your flaws is not as hard as you think.

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09/09/2025

Healing from narcissistic abuse isn’t just about leaving the relationship.
It’s about noticing how even the smallest choices—what you say, what you hold back, how you move through the world—may still be shaped by old wounds.
Therapy helps you bring these invisible patterns into the light.
You begin to ask: Is this really my voice… or a ghost from the past?
Recovery is soul work. It’s remembering who you are beneath the survival strategies, reclaiming the parts of yourself you had to hide, and choosing from freedom rather than fear.
🌿 Every small decision becomes a doorway back to your true self.
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08/27/2025

Perfectionism often keeps the body in a subtle state of tension—shallow breathing, tight muscles, constant readiness to perform. I

Integrating breathwork throughout the day interrupts this cycle.
Pause to take three intentional breaths before entering a meeting.
Exhale fully after completing a task. Slow your breath when you notice self-criticism rising. These small practices signal safety to the nervous system, creating space for clarity and presence rather than pressure.

Notice how your body feels after even a few breaths. Save this as a reminder to return to yourself throughout the day.
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08/25/2025

Perfectionism often keeps the mind racing—an endless loop of “not enough.”
Mindfulness offers a way out.
Notice the thought: “This has to be flawless.”
Notice the feeling: tension, pressure, fear.

Then pause. Breathe.

When you observe your inner critic instead of obeying it, you create distance.
You remember: a thought is not a command.
An emotion is not the whole story.
Mindfulness doesn’t erase perfectionism overnight,
but it loosens its grip—one breath, one moment at a time.

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08/20/2025

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A thought can be noticed.
A feeling can be felt.
Neither has to define you.
In that pause—between noticing and reacting—you create space. And in that space, freedom begins.

08/18/2025

A flexible mind allows you to hold your current reality without assuming it will always stay this way. The way life looks right now—your relationships, your work, your inner world—is only one chapter, not the whole story.
When you release the expectation that things should stay the same, you create space for growth, change, and possibilities you haven’t met yet.

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08/14/2025

True introspection goes beyond noticing our moods or replaying our thoughts. It’s an honest look at what drives us, what holds us back, and what we truly value.
Consider asking yourself:

What am I chasing, and does it actually bring me closer to what matters?
What roles or identities have I outgrown, but still cling to?
In what ways am I silencing parts of myself to be accepted?
If I set aside fear and expectation, what would I choose differently?

The deeper the questions, the clearer the answers. Clarity comes not from rushing, but from the willingness to pause and listen.

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08/13/2025

"Self-worth is not the sum of your output.
It’s the quiet certainty that you have value even in stillness.
It’s knowing you remain whole when you rest—
and that you never have to prove your worth to anyone."

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104 Pilgram Village Drive, Suite 300
Cu***ng, GA
30040

Opening Hours

Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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https://maryelizabethburns.com/

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