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Leonard Burns

CA LMFT 25369
Credentials
CA LMFT 25369
NPI Number
1780759134
Location
California
Languages
English
Leonard Burns

Accepting new clients

35 years experience
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About Leonard Burns

I have been a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990. My background includes a rich mixture of family systems, psychodynamic and EMDR approaches. My technical skills are seasoned with many years of experience with folks from many walks of life. 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.

Licenses

LMFT
25369

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • 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
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

15 Reviews

“He is kind and respectful. He gets to know you and listen to you about anything and he does not judge you or make you feel bad. Plus he is very supportive and uplifting.”

“Great therapist, only one that i’ve ever been able to make real progress with.”

“Good guy. I’m glad I’m working with him”

“He is great and I hate therapy and he has made it easy to open up”

“Len has helped me”

“Simply, an awesome individual who has taken the time to listen and help me navigate my issues.”

“Len is the first therapist I've had who really listens to me and makes me feel heard. I appreciate him so much.”

“He makes me feel comfortable and listens to me well. He is the best!”

“Leonard is kind and straightforward. His approach, ability to listen and validate have been crucial to my growth”

“Leonard burns is an amazing person and therapist. Has made me feel so comfortable and makes it easy for me to open up. I’ve been to therapy 3x and he’s by far the best. I’m really grateful for him. Hope other can experience his friendship.”

“His ability to understand and give feedback on anything I bring up has been my favorite and number one aspect that has helped me.”

“Excellent therapist. Adapts to varied needs and issues. Provides space for discovery and awareness with guidance through the process. Very pleased with the experience, process and support provided!”

“Len is a great guy I dumped a lot on him as a first time therapy person and he sorted it out and we are currently working on the main issues, I cannot recommend him enough”

“Leonard’s great, first time i’ve felt “heard” by a therapist.”

“Leonard is attentive, kind, intelligent and knowledgeable. The best therapist by far I’ve worked with after 5 years on better help.”

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