What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
About Dorothy Burge
Focus areas
Anxiety
Work-Related Counseling
Depression
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
EMDR
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Dorothy Burge
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania and Virginia with more than 30 years of experience helping adults navigate anxiety, panic, trauma, grief, relationship stress, and major life transitions. I often work with people who appear to be managing well on the outside but feel overwhelmed, stuck, disconnected, or unsure of themselves inside.
My style is warm, active, and structured. I believe therapy should be a place where you can be fully yourself without worrying about saying the “right” thing or having everything figured out. Together, we slow things down, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and work toward feeling calmer, more grounded, confident, and able to trust yourself.
In the first session, we’ll spend time understanding what brings you to therapy, what has been feeling difficult, and what you would like to change. I’ll ask questions about your current concerns, important life experiences, strengths, and supports so I can begin to understand the bigger picture.
You can also get a sense of my style and whether you feel comfortable working with me. We may identify a few patterns or themes right away, and I’ll begin helping you think about next steps. My goal is for you to leave the first session feeling heard, clearer about what may be happening, and with a sense of direction for our work together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I bring warmth, experience, curiosity, and practical direction to my sessions. I’m an active therapist, which means I won’t simply sit back and expect you to figure everything out on your own. I listen closely, ask thoughtful questions, and help you make sense of patterns that may be keeping you anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck. I also bring a calm, grounded presence and decades of experience helping people through difficult transitions, relationships, anxiety, and emotional challenges. My approach is flexible and collaborative, so we can draw from different tools and strategies depending on what you need. I want therapy to feel supportive, but also useful—so you leave with greater clarity, insight, and practical ways to move forward.
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What is your typical process for working with clients?
My ideal client is someone who may look like they’re managing well on the outside but feels anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected inside. They may be dealing with panic, trauma, grief, relationship stress, self-doubt, or patterns that no longer seem to work.
I work especially well with thoughtful adults who want to better understand themselves while also making practical changes. They don’t need to have everything figured out before starting therapy. They just need to be willing to be curious, honest, and open to looking at what is happening beneath the surface so we can work toward feeling steadier, more confident, and more comfortable being themselves.
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Dorothy Burge, LPC has 50+ in-network plans.
More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Temple University, Master's in Education and Counseling
NPI number
1225745946
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What practice does Dorothy Burge work with?
Dorothy Burge works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dorothy Burge?
Dorothy Burge frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Dorothy Burge on their profile.
What languages does Dorothy Burge speak?
Dorothy Burge speaks English.