Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
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.
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Leonard Burns has practiced as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California since 1990, bringing 35 years of clinical experience to his work. His therapeutic style blends family systems thinking with psychodynamic approaches, shaped by decades of direct practice with individuals and families.
He emphasizes that the foundation of effective psychotherapy is a strong, honest relationship between therapist and client – trust is the platform from which meaningful change becomes possible. That relational focus guides his work with people coping with complex trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, cancer survivorship, and challenges around identity in environments that can feel unwelcoming to nontraditional lifestyles.
Leonard draws on long experience helping clients recover from complex PTSD and other difficult conditions, and he speaks from a personal understanding that change is achievable even when it feels frightening. He invites those who are willing to commit to the effort of therapy to walk alongside him on that often challenging path.
He is licensed to practice marriage and family therapy in California (license CA LMFT 25369), and his approach is steady, experienced, and grounded in long-term clinical practice.
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One major benefit is convenience. Clients can choose the mode of connection that fits their needs and comfort level – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – which makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy life.
The professionals offering these services are licensed therapists, and clients are free to change therapists if they feel another fit would be better. Online therapy provides flexible access to licensed professionals while keeping the focus on effective support for everyday mental health concerns.
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