Marva Burks, LPC, TX | Psychotherapist

About Marva Burks

Focus areas

Adoption Counseling

Divorce Counseling

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Anxiety

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Work-Related Counseling

Depression

Stress Management

Clientele seen

Children (<13)

Teenagers (13-17)

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Play Therapy

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Motivational Interviewing

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Marva Burks

Hi there, I'm Marva! I can assist you in learning the necessary coping strategies needed to navigate your way through life difficulties. I use excellent counseling skills demonstrated by over 10 ears of experience in psychology to assist children, teens and adults in overcoming stressors and past traumas. My focus My focus is serving children, adolescents, adults, seniors, families, and couples navigating life’s transitions, emotional burdens, and relational challenges. Whether a child is having behavioral hurdles, an adult is working on anxiety, depression, profound grief, or a couple is seeking renewed connection and support tailored to each person. My approach My experience and training enable me to offer effective outpatient, individualized counseling services utilizing cognitive behavioral therapy and education for best results. My communication style I use assertive, constructive feedback paired with practical resources (such as reflection worksheets and boundary-setting exercises) to help clients process challenges and build lasting coping skills. My journey to mental healthcare Having over ten years of healthcare experience, and have established an independent private counseling practice. I started as a psychiatric technician and now combine clinical care across diverse populations using multiple counseling modalities like CBT, Client-Centered Therapy, Play Therapy, and expressive arts to deliver excellent care. My goals for you Match therapeutic interventions to the client’s specific needs—utilizing CBT to restructure unhelpful thought patterns, Client-Centered Therapy to build self-awareness, and Play Therapy or expressive arts or creative, developmentally appropriate exploration to help clients bridge the gap between sessions and real life. Our first session It will be collaborative so, before the session concludes, initial insights are synthesized to co-create an individualized, goal-oriented treatment plan.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Divorce Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Houston

Education and training

William Carey University, Master's in Counseling
University of Southwestern Louisana, Bachelor's

NPI number

1942887625

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Marva Burks?

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Is Marva Burks accepting new patients?

Marva Burks generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Marva Burks's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

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What practice does Marva Burks work with?

Marva Burks works with Rula Health - Houston.

What are common reasons for patients to see Marva Burks?

Marva Burks frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Marva Burks on their profile.