ToniBurch | TRC, PLLC

Antoinette Burch MSW LCSWA LCASA
Therapy Practitioner

Antoinette Burch, also known as Toni, holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Shaw University and a Master’s degree in Social Work from North Carolina State University. She is provisionally licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSW-A) and a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist Associate (LCAS-A).

Ms. Burch has extensive experience across all levels of care, including outpatient services and psychiatric inpatient units. Her professional background includes roles as a case manager, clinical director, and primary therapist, working with diverse populations such as adolescents, couples, families, and adults. She has served individuals involved in the criminal justice system, those with substance use disorders, individuals experiencing chronic mental illness, crisis situations, and co-occurring disorders.

With a strong foundation in navigating complex client and family systems, Ms. Burch excels in making informed, collaborative decisions to support the unique needs of individuals and families. Her clinical approach integrates multiple practice-based frameworks, including Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Harm Reduction strategies. She practices from a strength-based, person-centered, and collaborative perspective, focusing on empowering clients to achieve their goals.

"Multicultural and Social Justice Counseling Competencies (MSJCC) are foundational to the counseling practice, emphasizing self-awareness, cultural humility, advocacy, and social justice. As a Black woman and mental health professional, these competencies hold profound personal and professional significance. They underscore the importance of continuous self-reflection, cultural humility, and active advocacy in my work.

My lived experience and professional perspective provide insight into the systemic barriers that marginalized communities face in accessing quality mental health and addiction services. MSJCC guide my commitment to dismantling these barriers, addressing biases—both personal and systemic—and ensuring that my work is firmly rooted in equity and justice.

In my professional practice, these competencies shape my approach to client care, fostering cultural responsiveness and deep attunement to clients' diverse experiences and needs. They reinforce my responsibility to create safe, affirming spaces for marginalized individuals, advocate for systemic change, and address disparities in mental health access. By embodying the principles of MSJCC, I strive to promote healing, equity, and justice within both individual and systemic contexts."

Antoinette Burch MSW LCSWA LCASA Therapy Practitioner

Antoinette Burch MSW LCSWA LCASA
Therapy Practitioner