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Leonard Burns, LMFT

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, 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
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Trauma, Abuse Grief

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

Services offered

Video
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License information

CA LMFT 25369

Reviews

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He is very understanding, patient and helpful. I always get a lot out of my sessions with him.

Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Leonard has been a saving grace for me in the time I have known him. Leonard is punctual, attentive, and understanding. I trust him with the information I share with him and trust that I am cared for under his supervision. I am forever grateful for his intellect, expertise, and compassion he offers in abundance.

Written on Oct 08, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching

Len has been such a huge help and support to me as I navigate recovery from CPTSD. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with developmental or complex trauma.

Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and anger management

Len is great!

Written on Sep 14, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching

I feel like I'm taking with a really smart close friend. He offers insight and pushes me to think further or in different ways about situations. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have someone like him to lean on. 100% would recommend!

Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes

Therapist is amazing

Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management