- ACT and CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- EMDR included
About Leonard
Leonard Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 35 years of practice. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, and related concerns including sleep problems and low self-esteem.
He draws from family systems, psychodynamic ideas, and practices such as EMDR alongside cognitive and acceptance-based approaches. Sessions focus on building an honest therapist-client relationship as the foundation for change. Leonard describes that steady, real connection makes it possible to address painful memories and fearful social situations.
Leonard has long experience helping people recover from complex PTSD, anxiety, and depression. He also supports those coping with cancer survivorship, identity concerns, and the social pressures many people face for living outside traditional norms. He emphasizes practical steps alongside emotional processing.
In therapy, he uses methods that help people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and make meaning of difficult events. He will often bring attention to how relationships and attachment shape current difficulties. Sessions aim to be direct and clear about goals and next steps.
People who choose his services can expect a practitioner who combines wide clinical experience with focused methods. To begin, readers should follow the site booking flow to view online therapy options and schedule a first session.
How therapeutic approaches fit with online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that align with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, avoidance, and making clearer life choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with anxiety and sleep difficulties. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships affect current behavior and feelings, and it is often helpful for relationship strain and intimacy-related worries.Finding which approach suits someone is part of the work. Leonard will collaborate with clients to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address. That choice can shift over time as progress is reviewed and next steps are planned.
Confirm the exact online session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - for example a shorter check-in during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or choosing a phone conversation when bandwidth is limited. These practical benefits often help people keep therapy consistent while working through anxiety, trauma recovery, and relationship concerns.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, and related issues such as sleep problems and low self-esteem.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He emphasizes an honest working relationship and uses direct, practical conversations to set goals and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has 35 years of clinical experience as a therapist practicing in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - based in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.