Lenoir, NC Local Support & Community Resources

Rae Burgess, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and LCMHC, is dedicated to helping individuals navigate their struggles and find their way out of feeling stuck. With 14 years of experience, Rae specializes in trauma, addiction, depression, and anxiety. By working collaboratively, she assists clients in creating positive transformations in their lives, focusing on the root causes of their pain and guiding them through healing. Rae fosters self-worth, builds connections, and teaches effective coping strategies, empowering individuals to explore their full potential. She embraces a strength-based, attachment-focused, and person-centered approach, grounded in Adlerian and Cognitive Therapy principles. As the owner of Counseling Connect, located in Christiansburg, VA, Rae is committed to social advocacy and inclusivity, providing therapy for those aged 18 and older and supervising pre-licensed professionals. Through her compassionate practice, Rae aims to connect the pieces of life’s puzzles, supporting clients from all cultural backgrounds on their journey of growth and self-discovery.

Anquinett Burnett, MA, LCMHC, is a compassionate counselor who understands that everyone encounters obstacles in life. She recognizes that the choices individuals make in response to these challenges are crucial for personal growth. Clients may sometimes feel overwhelmed and paralyzed by indecision, yet Anquinett believes that even doing nothing is still a choice. Her role as a therapist is to steer clients toward the most suitable path for their wellbeing. Utilizing an array of techniques tailored to meet each client’s unique needs, Anquinett works with individuals, couples, and families to uncover the answers they seek. Together as a team, they develop coping skills, identify behavioral patterns, and learn to make healthier decisions. Anquinett facilitates clients in expressing their personal goals related to mental health and substance use, while also addressing job-related anxiety, enhancing social skills, and fostering self-advocacy. Through her strength-based and person-centered approaches, she empowers clients on their journey toward mental wellness.

Angela Vetter is a compassionate Clinical Social Worker and Therapist with a wealth of experience in guiding individuals of all ages, from preteens to elders, on their journey towards emotional well-being. With her MSW, LCSW, and LCASA credentials, Angela specializes in addressing a variety of challenges, including coping skills, chronic pain, and emotional disturbances. She utilizes a diverse array of therapeutic modalities, combining strengths from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, compassion-focused approaches, and family systems therapy to create a tailored experience for each client. Angela’s ability to engage with clients through art therapy and positive psychology reflects her commitment to holistic healing. Her culturally sensitive and person-centered approach ensures that each individual feels understood and respected, fostering a safe space for growth and transformation. Through individual, couples, and family therapy sessions, Angela empowers her clients to discover their own strengths and navigate the complexities of life with resilience and grace.