About
Chris Burner Somatic Psychotherapy, PLLC is a practice specializing in somatic experiencing, somatic and attachment therapy, EMDR, shamanic healing, family systems constellations, and transforming touch. Located in Durham, NC, the practice focuses on helping clients who have experienced various types of trauma, including shock, developmental, relational, and complex trauma. Chris Burner, the founder, is trained in several modalities and has a dual Master's degree in Social Work from UNC Chapel Hill and Divinity from Duke, as well as a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) from the University of Pennsylvania. The practice's approach is client-centered, relational, collaborative, and trauma-informed, with a commitment to social justice and equality. They specialize in working with the LGBTQI+ community and survivors of various forms of trauma.
Insurance & payment
Chris Burner Somatic Psychotherapy, PLLC accepts Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, and Evernorth, as well as out-of-network insurance plans.
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Out of network
Listed fee: $185 per session, I accept insurance. Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Somatic Experiencing
A holistic therapy that studies the relationship between the mind and body in regard to psychological past.
Somatic and Attachment (SAFE) Therapy
A modality that focuses on attachment and somatic experiences.
EMDR
A therapy that helps process traumatic memories.
Shamanic Healing
A healing approach that draws from spiritual practices.
Family Systems Constellations
A therapy that explores family dynamics and relationships.
Transforming Touch
A modality that combines somatic and attachment principles with touch therapy.