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Leonard Burns, LMFT

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Leonard. View 64 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in California

Recent reviews

He is very understanding, patient and helpful. I always get a lot out of my sessions with him.

Reviewed November 2024

Leonard has been a saving grace for me in the time I have known him. Leonard is punctual, attentive, and understanding. I trust him with the information I share with him and trust that I am cared for under his supervision. I am forever grateful for his intellect, expertise, and compassion he offers in abundance.

Reviewed November 2024

More about Leonard

  • 33 years' experience
  • Male
  • LMFT

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.

Specialties

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

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Jungian Therapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Leonard Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780759134.

  • LMFT · California · 25369 · Expires May 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 Leonard Burns

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

Overall rating:

4.5

64 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Recommend Support Amazing Comfortable Helped Supportive Understanding Wonderful The best

He is very understanding, patient and helpful. I always get a lot out of my sessions with him.

Reviewed November 2024

Leonard has been a saving grace for me in the time I have known him. Leonard is punctual, attentive, and understanding. I trust him with the information I share with him and trust that I am cared for under his supervision. I am forever grateful for his intellect, expertise, and compassion he offers in abundance.

Reviewed November 2024

Len has been such a huge help and support to me as I navigate recovery from CPTSD. I highly recommend him to anyone dealing with developmental or complex trauma.

Reviewed November 2024

I feel like I'm taking with a really smart close friend. He offers insight and pushes me to think further or in different ways about situations. I hope everyone is lucky enough to have someone like him to lean on. 100% would recommend!

Reviewed August 2024

Therapist is amazing

Reviewed August 2024

I feel very comfortable with Dr. Burns. He listens to me without judgement and offers the kind of support I've been needing.

Reviewed August 2024

Very kind and supportive. Pin points the goals that needs to be worked on. I feel confident with having him as my therapist.

Reviewed July 2024

Len is compassionate, nuturing, and generous with his expertise and support. I recommend him highly.

Reviewed May 2024

Leonard has been really supportive and I appreciate him very much.

Reviewed May 2024

Len is great!

Reviewed April 2024

Very understanding and caring.

Reviewed April 2024

Leonard approach to therapy is with Kindness, empathy, and experience. He is an excellent listener but also offers great insight. I highly recommend Len.

Reviewed April 2024

Len has been a huge part of my life the last two years, and I could not imagine life without his support.

Reviewed February 2024

Leonard Burns has helped me through a difficult time and helped me get to a great place. In first foray back into therapy in a LONG time I am left very happy with the process.

Reviewed January 2024

... I've never tried online therapy before and have attended marriage counseling twice in my 20 year marriage!!! I decided to give it a try just to unravel some things going on currently in my life!!! It is very convenient and super easy to navigate!!! My counselor is great!!! I've only attended 4 sessions so far and plan on continuing until I feel like it is either time to move on or I can't afford it anymore!!! Either way it is a great tool and it can work good for you if you have a super busy schedule and trying to see someone in person is too difficult!!!

Reviewed January 2024

I can tell my therapist has a lot of experience. He seems very calm and reassuring. I feel like he understands what issues I need to work on. He seems very relatable and is easy to connect with.

Reviewed November 2023

Very kind experienced and thoughtful

Reviewed November 2023

He is the best therapist I have ever had im so lucky that I met him! He gives me so many tools and ways to work through my issues. I can really tell him everything with no judgement

Reviewed September 2023

An amazing therapist with deep care for my well being and has helped me a lot.

Reviewed August 2023

Len has been consistent in the kind and thoughtful space he holds. He has been easy to connect to and I feel very safe with him. He is one of the best listeners I’ve experienced as a client (and I have had many therapists in my time) and as a therapist myself, appreciate his wisdom and the experience he has in this field.

Reviewed August 2023

Very kind and knowledgeable. Good listener.

Reviewed July 2023

Len is the best therapist I have ever had. I feel so comfortable and heard under his care and guidance. I had to step away from therapy for some time, but going back I felt so good knowing I was going to work through my issues again with Len. He is so supportive but also has a nice balance of not just telling me what i want to hear, but what I need to. I always get so much out of our sessions

Reviewed July 2023

I appreciated my sessions with Leonard. He is patient, thoughtful, and full of insights. Thank you!

Reviewed April 2023

Leonard is an awesome guy. I had a great time working with him and would highly recommend him to all.

Reviewed March 2023

Very compassionate and great listener.

Reviewed March 2023

I feel comfortable talking to Leonard Burns

Reviewed February 2023

Thank you Leonard for listening and helping me out in my struggles.

Reviewed January 2023

Len is a great listener and helps identify actionable solutions.

Reviewed January 2023

I've been meeting with Len regularly for almost a year. He has been an extremely important part of helping me turn a corner personally and get on track with individual goals. He is an active listener but does not take a passive approach to therapy, he holds me accountable (in constructive and empathetic ways) and even in virtual sessions he has a great sense of where I need to be pushed or where we should focus on sessions. Thank you Len for everything!

Reviewed January 2023

excellent therapist

Reviewed November 2022

Very knowledgeable, professional, and empathetic. Raises great points to reveal actionable and achievable goals to address causes of anxiety.

Reviewed November 2022

Leonard has played a huge role in my personal growth for the last year. He understood my situation and my communication style very well. I will forever be grateful for Len’s role in my journey.

Reviewed November 2022

Leonard was great, but I'm going to exploreother options.

Reviewed July 2022

From my experience having sessions with Leonard for a few weeks, I recommend him highly. He's sympathetic, astute, listens carefully, and has much wisdom to share. Plus, he's just a very nice person and I feel completely comfortable talking with him.

Reviewed July 2022

Hes awesome

Reviewed June 2022

Amazing listener and gives great feedback. I constantly look forward to our sessions and feel like I'm making a lot of progress with his assistance.

Reviewed May 2022

Very nice therpahist

Reviewed April 2022

Leonard is an amazing match for me. He's a wonderful, patient, and accepting man. A gem!

Reviewed April 2022

Len is a wonderful therapist. He is a great listener and often helps me see my situation from various perspectives. He encourages me and gives me tools to keep growing!

Reviewed March 2022

I really appreciate how Leonard listens to me and provides emotional support.

Reviewed March 2022

Len is great. I’m so glad I found him.

Reviewed February 2022

Len is the best therapist I have ever had. I have learned so much about myself in our sessions, and he is so cool to talk to. I recommend him highly!

Reviewed February 2022

After so many tries, I thought I would never find my right match with a therapist. Fast forward to Len- the absolute best person I’ve ever worked with. I look forward to our sessions. He understands me and thinks so quickly, keeping up with my rants and thoughts. I feel so lucky to be working with him and would recommend him to anyone who feels like giving up on therapy. It’s life changing when done right.

Reviewed December 2021

Len is a fantastic therapist. I almost immediately felt comfortable sharing with him and he responds with a non-judgmental tone that allows me to continue opening up. He's flexible to your needs and has the perfect balance of listening and redirection. I have been working with him for almost a year and it's been a great process.

Reviewed December 2021

I love Len. Very supportive, attentive, patient - such a wonderful human.

Reviewed November 2021

Amazing therapist

Reviewed November 2021

Leonard is an excellent therapist! I've been going to counselors on/off my whole life and have always found their services to be useful and instrumental in achieving long-term personal development goals. Len has a highly adaptable approach that has been apt despite my life's ever-changing circumstances. I could not recommend him enough!

Reviewed November 2021

Leo, thank you for all your help, support and guidance.

Reviewed November 2021

I never thought this experience could help as much as it has!

Reviewed September 2021

Len has been very thorough in getting to know me. He makes me feel very comfortable being myself. I was wary of having a male therapist but he has been the best therapist I’ve ever had!

Reviewed September 2021

Leonard let’s me word vomit without negative judgement and really facilitates conversations that help me shed light on the areas I have control over (after my vocal purging). He also knows when and how to “check me” so I don’t blindly jog on an behavioral and emotional rat wheel. I’m super grateful and am on a better path because of his help.

Reviewed September 2021

leonard is a great, open minded listener and provides a very valuable service!

Reviewed August 2021

Len has been wonderful and so insightful. He’s a great listener and has helped me considerably.

Reviewed August 2021

Leonard is an intuitive and perceptive counselor. He has been helpful and supportive offers useful insights and wisdom.

Reviewed August 2021

Amazing counselor - significant gains achieved with his guidance. Results have been both dramatic and long lasting. Given I've gone to a number of counselors over the years, I've found ways to appreciate each ones expertise and support. What is different about Leonard though, is that I've found my ability to resolve a lot more of more issues has gone up dramatically. I look forward to continuing our work together.

Reviewed July 2021

Leonard is very consistent and responsive! I had previously tried talkspace and I had to switch counselors three times in the same amount of time I've had Leonard now. His comments are honest and I feel that he respects my thoughts and feelings while genuinely providing feedback and trying to help.

Reviewed June 2021

Leonard Burns is literally saving my life. I have complete confidence in his support and understanding. He is there for me and I cannot say enough to thank him for helping me to heal.

Reviewed June 2021

Len is a wonderful listener and observer. He not only hears what I am saying but has an incredible ability to look deeper and provide different viewpoints. Our sessions are very comforting and I am looking forward to the next stage of healing.

Reviewed June 2021

Leonard is great. Adept listener and communicator. I strongly recommend

Reviewed April 2021

He listens and is able to discern what is most troubling or where I'm stuck. His approach is friendly and approachable. I'm glad I found him.

Reviewed March 2021

He listened and gave his best advise and helped by just listening.

Reviewed March 2021

Leonard (Len) is fabulous. He's extremely knowledgable and experienced. He has made me feel extremely safe, heard and supported from the first session. He understood my core issues immediately and has a brilliant knack for explaining and reframing things to help me understand them better. In the short time we have been working together, Len has helped me explore and develop a greater understanding of myself and the issues I've carried with me since childhood. I am completely confident that with Len's help, I will continue find ways to process and resolve my life-long issues. I would have absolutely no hesitations in recommending Len to anyone looking for a supportive, experienced counsellor who seems to really care about his clients.

Reviewed March 2021

I really appreciate what an amazing listener Leonard is. He is insightful and positive and is helping me a great deal.

Reviewed March 2021

It's early in our sessions but I am quite optimistic about the guidance and support I've found with Leonard. It may have been just chance I was paired up within him but his approach to counseling is a craft that he has truly fine-tuned. I've been to numerous counselors in the past, always finding them useful for their perspective but this does not necessarily denote that they each treated counseling as holistically as I have seen from Leonard. It's a fine balance and I am always elated to find someone who I have such positive discussions with - and beyond positive, they have yielded real-world differences via the action items we discuss. As someone who exhausts themselves going through business intelligence / action items and perseveres to achieve more from themselves, I've found that I was correct in suspecting it was time to focus on my mental health and I've found Leonard to be on-point in that endeavor.

Reviewed February 2021

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Frequently asked questions

Does Leonard Burns offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Leonard Burns 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 Leonard Burns speak?

Leonard Burns speaks English.

How many years of experience does Leonard Burns have?

Leonard Burns has 33 years of experience.

Where is Leonard Burns licensed to practice?

Leonard Burns is licensed to practice in California.

Does Leonard Burns accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Leonard Burns 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 Leonard Burns offer?

Leonard Burns offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Leonard Burns?

Leonard Burns 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 Leonard Burns?

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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