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Vani Burnette, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Vani is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Vani. View 36 reviews
Speaks English and Spanish
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

Vani Burnette is extremely kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and responds with understanding and care. I feel valued by her, and she has given me tools to face the things that I am struggling with.

Reviewed December 2020

She gives feedback and suggestions. Very kind

Reviewed January 2023

More about Vani

  • 18 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMFT

I am a marriage and family therapist licensed in California with over 10 years of experience and also hold an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics. I have worked with clients experiencing a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, career challenges, and stress management. I have also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, and a variety of other client centered modalities. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

It takes courage to seek for a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Codependency Communication problems Control issues Dependent personality Emptiness Fatherhood issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Immigration issues Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Narcissism Postpartum depression Pregnancy and childbirth Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Vani Burnette's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033315288.

  • LMFT · California · 82256 · Expires October 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Vani Burnette

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

36 reviews

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Vani Burnette is extremely kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable. She listens to my concerns and responds with understanding and care. I feel valued by her, and she has given me tools to face the things that I am struggling with.

Reviewed December 2020

She gives feedback and suggestions. Very kind

Reviewed January 2023

She does listen I do most of the talking, about my same concern She hasn’t really given me much input or recommendations to help me she asks me what I think about my situation Therefore we’re just going around in a circle

Reviewed January 2023

She’s incredibly kind and does her best to seek where you are coming from and give perspective and/or guidance to where issues might be coming from. She knows that you are the expert in yourself and she will take any suggestions or insight that you have on yourself. She will grow your healthy skills and habits of mind, while also challenging any unkind or unhelpful and unhealthy ones. Grateful for working with her on my own mental, emotional, and spiritual journey.

Reviewed January 2023

I feel like after a couple on month’s with her, I have better coping my skills than I did before. During our sessions, she truly listened and helped me see things from an objective perspective, yet she was always understanding and validated my feelings. I have already recommended her to so many people.

Reviewed December 2022

Vani listened to my woes and offered practical advice. Even when I could not meet up, she checked in on me through messages and I greatly appreciated it.

Reviewed November 2022

She’s been my favorite therapist I’ve ever had!!! strongly recommend. She’s reach out to me and I can message her anytime and feel like she really cares about my needs

Reviewed November 2022

Vani was so helpful and reassuring! I would recommend Vani in a heartbeat.

Reviewed November 2022

Great

Reviewed November 2022

Vani is AMAZING

Reviewed November 2022

Vani is very warm and provides a safe environment. I would recommend her to friends and family.

Reviewed September 2022

Very helpful in my issue and handled it professionally. Like vani approach into taking care of you.

Reviewed September 2022

Dr. Vani is incredibly kind and supportive. She reminds you that she's there for you and also gives a pretty wide range of supports and ideas of how to deal with stress, anxiety, spiritual struggles, relationship challenges, transitions, and more. She is a mom and so has a super tight schedule, but she is super accommodating if the listed times don't work for you. She also is comfortable challenging you and bringing you to see a variety of perspectives beyond your own. So, I definitely recommend her! :)

Reviewed August 2022

I’ve had 2 sessions so far with Vani but already I’ve been seeing results in my mental and a little more control with what and the way I think!

Reviewed August 2022

Vani is super responsive and flexible! She always makes time to fit your schedule and I love all of the helpful articles she sends. She’s very easy to reach out to between sessions and understands all of my concerns.

Reviewed August 2022

A great therapist!

Reviewed July 2022

She is very understanding and compassionate. Her listening skills make me enjoy talking to her.

Reviewed June 2022

Vani is a Wonderful Therapist! She listens and truly cares. Advise is always spot on for what issues are being discussed. Very knowledgeable, kind, and easy to talk with.

Reviewed June 2022

I have had two phone sessions with Vani so far and she has already made me feel validated and understood. She is a wonderful listener and offers great insight. I look forward to more sessions!

Reviewed May 2022

My favorite thing about Vani is that she's understated. She's got a quiet and calm demeanor, but she's got a strong hand on the throttle of the conversation, too. She doesn't impose herself or interrupt, but when she speaks, it's concise and insightful, confident and firm. You definitely feel like you're in good hands.

Reviewed February 2022

Vani is truly the therapist I had been searching for and I am so satisfied.

Reviewed January 2022

I've worked with a few therapists and Vani has been the best by far! She makes it easy to open up and feel cared for by someone you can trust to give you the best guidance. Vani also has a lot of availability and works around your schedule so you really feel like she takes you seriously and values the help she is providing. Overall, I've felt better and healthier since working with Vani and I can't wait to see the growth in my mental health with her assistance.

Reviewed January 2022

Vani was great in helping me through my issues holistically, from mental exercises to nutrition. She has been supportive, asking questions and providing advice for dealing with the week.

Reviewed December 2021

Vani is a very emphatic and thoughtful therapist that provide tools to allow me to understand the challenges that I am facing.

Reviewed December 2021

I only had one session with Vani , I will be able to write a review in a couple more sessions

Reviewed November 2021

Today was my first session with Vani. I feel like I have something to look forward to now. Vani is easy to talk to and I look forward to more sessions.

Reviewed June 2021

She has really helped me to get back to where I once was with my confidence. I am very thankful for this.

Reviewed May 2021

After one phone session with Vani, I feel so much better! She listened to me and helped me feel validated and I look forward to working more with her!

Reviewed May 2021

Vani is great. She's been a great help to me and has been so kind and awesome as a counselor!

Reviewed April 2021

For lack of words, all I can say is Vani is great. She excels at not only listening to you but she is great at helping improve whatever problem it is you may be wanting to fix.

Reviewed November 2020

Very professional, intent listener, understands what I’m saying, asks great questions

Reviewed August 2020

Very good

Reviewed August 2020

Vani is awesome!

Reviewed July 2020

Vani is super kind and encouraging. She takes time to listen to your issues and sort through what your feeling. I always leave our sessions feeing uplifted and in a better mood.

Reviewed July 2020

She has been a big support to me the last few weeks and I’m grateful for her help!

Reviewed June 2020

Vani is a patient, empathetic counselor who has helped me put things in perspective and guided me out of depression. I would highly recommend her to anyone in need of counseling help!

Reviewed June 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Vani Burnette offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Vani Burnette works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Vani Burnette speak?

Vani Burnette speaks English and Spanish.

How many years of experience does Vani Burnette have?

Vani Burnette has 18 years of experience.

Where is Vani Burnette licensed to practice?

Vani Burnette is licensed to practice in California.

Does Vani Burnette accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Vani Burnette does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Vani Burnette offer?

Vani Burnette offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Vani Burnette?

Vani Burnette can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Vani Burnette?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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