Leonard Burns, LMFT

Leonard Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 35 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, parenting questions, sleep problems, and identity concerns. Sessions are offered in English and his background includes a mix of family systems, psychodynamic work, and EMDR mention in his original biography.

He emphasizes a direct, honest working relationship. Leonard sees that steady, clear communication between client and therapist is the foundation for making changes. He describes many years helping people recover from complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and supporting cancer survivors and people navigating nontraditional identities.

In sessions he draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice patterns and try new responses. Attachment-based concepts guide how he thinks about closeness and trust in relationships. He also uses client-centered stances to keep the focus on what each person brings to the room.

Leonard frames therapy as a collaborative process. He talks with clients about goals, looks at how old patterns show up now, and practices skills aimed at everyday situations. He acknowledges that change can feel difficult and sometimes scary, and he works alongside people who are willing to make steady effort.

For practical steps he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions run on a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

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