KIMBERLY BURDINE, Ph.D.
A CHAMPION FOR EQUITY & JUSTICE IN MENTAL HEALTH FOR BLACK, INDIGENOUS, PEOPLE OF COLOR (BIPOC)
Photographer: Jenni Woods Photography
ABOUT DR. BURDINE
Dr. Burdine (she | her) is a licensed psychologist, based in Dallas, Texas. She earned her Doctorate of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Counseling Psychology from Oklahoma State University, as well as a Master of Science in Counseling. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education from Langston University, a historically Black university in Oklahoma. Dr. Burdine most recently served as an Associate Clinical Professor of Counseling Psychology and Practicum Coordinator. Prior to this faculty appointment, she worked in university counseling for over a decade in various roles, including Assistant Director, Training Director, Director of Community Engagement and coordinator of equity initiatives for Black mental health.
As a practitioner and consultant with a strong background in education, Dr. Burdine is an active member of the mental health and academic community. Her experiences as a Black woman, having taught in rural and urban cities, have given her a unique perspective and passion for creating and providing equitable mental health services for BIPOC.
Dr. Burdine is dedicated to the healing and liberation of Black folx from systemic oppression and violence that simultaneously inflicts psychological (and also physical) trauma, then fails to provide adequate mental health services to address it. Through her work, and in founding Kimberly Burdine Psychological Services & Consulting, Dr. Burdine is continually deepening her commitment to equitable and accessible mental health services for BIPOC folx.
Her current professional affiliations include: the American Psychological Association (National; the Society of Counseling Psychology, Division 17; and the Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity and Race, Division 45)
A WORD
FROM DR. BURDINE
When we begin a working relationship, my first step is to understand your needs. I ask questions that help facilitate a deeper self-exploration, whether as your consultant or your therapist. I want to know about the underlying concerns that bring folx to my services, and I want to know who you are, your context. It is also important that I validate the ways that systems and circumstances prevent us from living our best lives.
If there is one thing I can guarantee in our work together, it is that I'll make full effort to be effective! I aim to be affirming and make sure that everyone I work with feels seen, valued and believed. I also intend to offer support that is challenging and helps you achieve your goals.
While my career has not taken the most linear path, I'm grateful for the journey. This journey (that I’m still on!) continues to fulfill my desire to help others and my passion for learning and teaching. I use creativity, each and every day. Being a psychologist is a perfect fit for me, and I love being a therapist, teacher, researcher and consultant. It's the life!
I am committed to the healing and liberation of Black folx, and I have come to understand that to do this, I must keep that in the forefront of my work. I look to direct my efforts toward the experiences of those in the margins of Black life. My work is centered in imagining liberation and healing free from anti-Black racism, colonialism, state violence, cissexism, ableism, capitalism, xenophobia and any form of systemic oppression.
Apart from professional work, this commitment is reflected in my dedication to live with integrity, be a light in the world, help take care of the planet (aspirational), and contribute to the greater good of our society. I am spiritually at home when I'm laughing with loved ones, bare feet on the ground, witnessing people's innocence, freedom, autonomy and ingenuity. I love a warm meal and deep conversation in community. I am a spiritual person and get restoration through deep self-reflection and quiet time.
I can’t wait to learn more about you and for you to learn more about me. Let’s work together to shape liberated lives.
— Dr. Kimberly Burdine