- 35 years experience
- Men's wellbeing focus
- LMFT in California
About Leonard
Leonard Burns is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California with 35 years of experience. He focuses on men's wellbeing among a wide range of concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, and sleep problems. He also offers help around parenting, caregiver stress, codependency, and identity concerns for LGBT clients.
Leonard emphasizes a straightforward, honest relationship as the foundation for therapy. He uses practical talk, listening, and collaborative problem solving to help people navigate hard changes. He is comfortable working with long-term, complex problems as well as more immediate struggles.
His background blends family systems thinking, psychodynamic ideas, and trauma work. Over decades he has supported people recovering from complex PTSD, surviving cancer, and rebuilding after loss. His style values clear goals and steady pacing rather than quick fixes.
Clients can expect a therapist who speaks plainly and stays alongside them through difficult moments. Leonard writes that change is often hard and sometimes frightening, and he offers steady support for people ready to commit to work on themselves.
He aims to help clients build practical coping skills, strengthen important relationships, and find more ease in daily life. Leonard draws on several approaches to tailor sessions to each person's needs and pace.
Therapeutic approaches and online options
Leonard uses methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy in ways that many people find practical. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that match what matters most; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in close relationships and helps people change how they connect and feel safe with others; it can help with intimacy, abandonment, and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Leonard will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and will suggest approaches that match those needs. He treats the choice of method as collaborative and will adjust the plan as the work progresses.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the biography. Ask about the available online options when you set up an appointment. Online therapy may make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow sessions to fit a workday or caregiving routine. It can also allow for shorter check-ins or sessions without video when that better suits a client's situation.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Leonard help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, ADHD, sleeping problems, and related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He prioritizes a direct, honest relationship and clear goals, combining listening with practical steps to help people move forward.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of experience as a clinician, assisting people with long-term and complex issues such as complex PTSD and cancer survivorship.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he take international clients?
He does not accept international clients currently.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.