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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
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Leonard Burns. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
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
I've been meeting with Len regularly for almost a year. He has been an extremely important part of helping me turn a corner personally and get on track with individual goals. He is an active listener but does not take a passive approach to therapy, he holds me accountable (in constructive and empathetic ways) and even in virtual sessions he has a great sense of where I need to be pushed or where we should focus on sessions. Thank you Len for everything!
Written on Jan 12, 2023 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
excellent therapist
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Very knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic. Raises great points to reveal actionable and achievable goals to address causes of anxiety.
Written on Oct 24, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Leonard has played a huge role in my personal growth for the last year. He understood my situation and my communication style very well. I will forever be grateful for Len’s role in my journey.
Written on Oct 03, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leonard was great, but I'm going to exploreother options.
Written on Jul 29, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
From my experience having sessions with Leonard for a few weeks, I recommend him highly. He's sympathetic, astute, listens carefully, and has much wisdom to share. Plus, he's just a very nice person and I feel completely comfortable talking with him.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Hes awesome
Written on Jun 14, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, grief, and adhd
Amazing listener and gives great feedback. I constantly look forward to our sessions and feel like I'm making a lot of progress with his assistance.
Written on May 27, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very nice therpahist
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and adhd
Leonard is an amazing match for me. He's a wonderful, patient, and accepting man. A gem!
Written on Apr 01, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Len is a wonderful therapist. He is a great listener and often helps me see my situation from various perspectives. He encourages me and gives me tools to keep growing!
Written on Mar 15, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I really appreciate how Leonard listens to me and provides emotional support.
Written on Mar 05, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Len is great. I’m so glad I found him.
Written on Feb 15, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
Len is the best therapist I have ever had. I have learned so much about myself in our sessions, and he is so cool to talk to. I recommend him highly!
Written on Feb 06, 2022 after therapy with Leonard for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
After so many tries, I thought I would never find my right match with a therapist. Fast forward to Len- the absolute best person I’ve ever worked with. I look forward to our sessions. He understands me and thinks so quickly, keeping up with my rants and thoughts. I feel so lucky to be working with him and would recommend him to anyone who feels like giving up on therapy. It’s life changing when done right.
Written on Dec 16, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Len is a fantastic therapist. I almost immediately felt comfortable sharing with him and he responds with a non-judgmental tone that allows me to continue opening up. He's flexible to your needs and has the perfect balance of listening and redirection. I have been working with him for almost a year and it's been a great process.
Written on Dec 02, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Amazing therapist
Written on Nov 18, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Leonard is an excellent therapist! I've been going to counselors on/off my whole life and have always found their services to be useful and instrumental in achieving long-term personal development goals. Len has a highly adaptable approach that has been apt despite my life's ever-changing circumstances. I could not recommend him enough!
Written on Nov 17, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 9 months on issues concerning sleeping disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I never thought this experience could help as much as it has!
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and anger management
leonard is a great, open minded listener and provides a very valuable service!
Written on Aug 28, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Len has been wonderful and so insightful. He’s a great listener and has helped me considerably.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leonard is an intuitive and perceptive counselor. He has been helpful and supportive offers useful insights and wisdom.
Written on Aug 19, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and adhd
Leonard is very consistent and responsive! I had previously tried talkspace and I had to switch counselors three times in the same amount of time I've had Leonard now. His comments are honest and I feel that he respects my thoughts and feelings while genuinely providing feedback and trying to help.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Leonard Burns is literally saving my life. I have complete confidence in his support and understanding. He is there for me and I cannot say enough to thank him for helping me to heal.
Written on Jun 13, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Leonard is great. Adept listener and communicator. I strongly recommend
Written on Apr 22, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
He listens and is able to discern what is most troubling or where I'm stuck. His approach is friendly and approachable. I'm glad I found him.
Written on Mar 31, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
He listened and gave his best advise and helped by just listening.
Written on Mar 18, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Leonard (Len) is fabulous. He's extremely knowledgable and experienced. He has made me feel extremely safe, heard and supported from the first session.
He understood my core issues immediately and has a brilliant knack for explaining and reframing things to help me understand them better. In the short time we have been working together, Len has helped me explore and develop a greater understanding of myself and the issues I've carried with me since childhood. I am completely confident that with Len's help, I will continue find ways to process and resolve my life-long issues.
I would have absolutely no hesitations in recommending Len to anyone looking for a supportive, experienced counsellor who seems to really care about his clients.
Written on Mar 15, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
I really appreciate what an amazing listener Leonard is. He is insightful and positive and is helping me a great deal.
Written on Mar 14, 2021 after therapy with Leonard for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
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