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Leonard Burns, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief
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About me

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990. My background includes a combination of family systems and psychodynamic approaches, seasoned with many years of experience. What I have come to understand over the years is that the bedrock of successful psychotherapy is a strong, honest relationship between therapist and client. Only upon this foundation of trust is change possible.  
 
I have many years of experience assisting clients in recovering from complex PTSD, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, cancer survivorship, and finding peace with identity in a world that is often unkind to those whose lifestyles would not be described as traditional. I know from my personal journey that change is possible, while often difficult and terrifying. If you are ready to commit to the journey, I am here to be at your side along the rocky path.

Professional experience

33yrs in practice

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Guilt and Shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-Love, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Visually Impaired, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

CA LMFT 25369

Reviews

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I appreciated my sessions with Leonard. He is patient, thoughtful, and full of insights. Thank you!

Written on Apr 08, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

Leonard is an awesome guy. I had a great time working with him and would highly recommend him to all.

Written on Mar 16, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very compassionate and great listener.

Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, coaching, and adhd

I feel comfortable talking to Leonard Burns

Written on Feb 20, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Thank you Leonard for listening and helping me out in my struggles.

Written on Jan 29, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Len is a great listener and helps identify actionable solutions.

Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem