Byalinah Shakir-Burgess, LMHC — ESA Letter Provider in North Carolina
LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
About Byalinah Shakir-Burgess
Byalinah Shakir-Burgess is a licensed LMHC with a background in mental health counseling and emotional wellness, bringing over 20 years of clinical experience. Byalinah provides emotional support animal evaluations through ESA Letter Online, offering individualized assessments designed to determine whether an ESA would be therapeutically beneficial for each client.
Byalinah is licensed to practice in North Carolina, where Byalinah conducts ESA evaluations in accordance with each state's professional licensing standards and regulations.
Every evaluation follows HUD-compliant standards under the Fair Housing Act. Byalinah assesses conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other mental health challenges to provide clinically sound documentation when an ESA is determined to be appropriate. The process is fully HIPAA-compliant, ensuring client information remains protected throughout.
ESA Letter in North Carolina
Byalinah is licensed to conduct ESA evaluations for residents of North Carolina. If you live in North Carolina and believe an emotional support animal could benefit your mental health, Byalinah can provide a professional clinical assessment and, if clinically appropriate, issue an ESA letter that meets Fair Housing Act requirements for North Carolina landlords, HOAs, and property managers.
Verified Credentials
License Type
LMHC – Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Years of Clinical Experience
20+ years
States Licensed
1 state
What to Expect from Your Evaluation
- ✓Personalized clinical evaluation via secure message, phone, or video
- ✓Licensed mental health assessment and clinical documentation
- ✓HUD-compliant ESA letter for housing accommodation if clinically appropriate
- ✓Full refund if your evaluation does not result in approval
- ✓HIPAA-compliant process — your information is protected
Start Your ESA Evaluation with Byalinah
Begin your clinical evaluation and request Byalinah as your clinician. We'll do our best to match you — subject to availability in your state.
Mental health professionals can only evaluate clients in states where they hold a valid license. Byalinah is licensed in North Carolina. If you live in a different state, we'll match you with another licensed professional in your area.