Questions, answered.

Dr. Burch accepts insurance through Headway, a platform that handles insurance billing on his behalf. Headway works with many major insurance plans. You can check your specific coverage and verify your benefits directly when scheduling through Headway.

The easiest way is to schedule through Headway — they'll verify your insurance benefits upfront so you know exactly what you'll owe before your first session. There are no surprise bills.

Self-pay options are available. Please reach out through the contact page to discuss fees and payment arrangements. Dr. Burch is committed to making quality care as accessible as possible.

The first session is a chance for Dr. Burch to get to know you — your background, what's bringing you to therapy, and what you're hoping to get out of it. There's no pressure to share more than you're comfortable with. By the end, you'll have a clearer sense of how therapy might look and whether it feels like a good fit.

Yes. Dr. Burch offers a free initial consultation so you can ask questions, share what you're looking for, and get a feel for his approach before scheduling a full session. You can book this through Headway or via the contact page.

Dr. Burch works primarily with adults and older adults across the lifespan. He has extensive experience with individuals navigating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, sleep disorders, and complex medical-behavioral health presentations. He also provides couples and family therapy.

Dr. Burch draws from a broad, evidence-based toolkit — including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), the Gottman Method for couples, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and Motivational Interviewing. The approach is always tailored to your specific goals and needs.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy for processing trauma and PTSD. It uses guided eye movements or other bilateral stimulation to help the brain reprocess distressing memories. It's particularly effective for trauma survivors and is one of the most researched trauma treatments available. Dr. Burch will discuss whether it's a good fit during your initial sessions.

Therapy is never one-size-fits-all. Dr. Burch begins with a thorough assessment of your history, goals, and current challenges. From there, he recommends an approach — or a combination of approaches — that best fits your situation. You're always part of that conversation.

You can schedule directly through Headway, Dr. Burch's scheduling and insurance platform. The process is straightforward — you'll select a time, verify your insurance or choose self-pay, and receive a confirmation with your session link.

Please provide at least 24 hours' notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a session. Late cancellations or no-shows may be subject to a fee. Life happens — if something urgent comes up, reach out as soon as possible.

Yes — Dr. Burch is currently accepting new clients in Georgia, Washington, and Hawaii. Availability is limited, so scheduling sooner rather than later is recommended.

Yes. Everything discussed in therapy is strictly confidential under HIPAA and professional ethics guidelines. Dr. Burch will not share your information with anyone without your written consent, with very limited legal exceptions — such as imminent risk of harm to yourself or others, or a court order.

All telehealth sessions are conducted through a HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video platform. Your sessions are never recorded without your explicit consent, and your data is protected in accordance with federal privacy law.

There's no single answer — it depends on your goals, the nature of what you're working on, and how you respond to treatment. Some clients achieve their goals in 8–12 sessions; others benefit from longer-term work. Dr. Burch will regularly check in on your progress and adjust the plan accordingly. You're never locked into a set number of sessions.

Most clients begin with weekly sessions, which allows for consistent momentum and progress. As you make gains, sessions may shift to bi-weekly or monthly. The frequency is always discussed and agreed upon together.

Progress in therapy can look different for everyone — it might be feeling less overwhelmed, sleeping better, communicating more effectively, or simply having more clarity about your life. Dr. Burch tracks progress collaboratively with you and uses evidence-based measures to ensure the work is moving in the right direction.