MEET THE WINNER | Best Mental Health Practice: My Memphis Therapist
For over 15 years, Savannah Burton has helped Memphians navigate life’s challenges with compassion, insight, and practical tools for growth. A native Memphian, licensed mental health therapist, business owner, and mother of two boys, Savannah founded My Memphis Therapist with a vision of creating a counseling practice that puts both clients and clinicians first.
She launched the practice at age 34 after realizing she wanted a career that would allow her to remain present for her family while continuing the work she loved. At the same time, she envisioned a different kind of therapy practice, one where therapists could thrive without rigid corporate expectations and clients would feel like individuals rather than just another appointment on the schedule.
THEIR MISSION
At My Memphis Therapist, the mission is to provide exceptional, accessible mental health care in a warm, welcoming environment where every client feels seen, supported, and valued.
One of Savannah’s strongest commitments has been accepting insurance, despite the challenges it can present for private practices. She believes quality mental health care should be accessible to the Memphis community and wants clients to be able to use the insurance benefits they’ve worked hard to earn.
Burton is especially passionate about helping women reduce anxiety, break free from people-pleasing patterns, establish healthy boundaries, and become more confident, authentic versions of themselves. Through evidence-based therapy, clients gain insight into the experiences that have shaped them while developing practical skills for lasting emotional wellness.
WHAT SETS THEM APART
My Memphis Therapist offers what Savannah describes as a boutique therapy experience, in which patients can receive highly personalized care from skilled clinicians in a comfortable, inviting setting. Every detail of the office was intentionally designed to help clients feel relaxed from the moment they arrive. Savannah believes healing happens best when people feel safe enough to share their stories.
For new patients, the initial assessment includes many questions about a client’s history, relationships, and current concerns, aimed at understanding the whole person and creating a treatment plan tailored to their unique needs. “Our hope is that every person who walks through our doors feels seen, valued, and supported,” Savannah says.
EXPERT ADVICE
Savannah encourages people not to wait until they’re overwhelmed before seeking help. “Therapy isn’t just for surviving difficult seasons,” she says. “It’s also a place to grow, gain insight, and become more intentional about the life you want to create.”
Some of the most meaningful personal growth, she explains, happens when people aren’t in crisis but instead have the space to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns for the future.
LOOKING FORWARD
This spring, My Memphis Therapist launched its Mothers of Young Children Group, led by Perinatal Mental Health Certified clinician Hailey Mills. Designed for mothers of children ages 0 to 5, the group quickly became a supportive space where moms could connect, share experiences, and realize they weren’t alone in the challenges of early parenthood.
Following its successful debut, the group will return this fall as Savannah and her team continue expanding opportunities for meaningful connection and support within the Memphis community.
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By Zoe Harrison
