Heather Burdine, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Heather!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I utilize a strengths-based, whole-person approach to cultivate curiosity, non-judgment, and self-compassion. My focus is on teaching practical skills that support meaningful, lasting change.

My focus

I specialize in supporting individuals experiencing trauma, addiction, depression, anxiety, grief and loss, and life transitions. I am comfortable with people experiencing moderate to severe symptoms who are struggling in a few or many areas of their lives.

My approach

I use an integrative approach pulling from elements of Trauma Informed Care, CBT, DBT, and Somatic therapies. I utilize a strengths-based approach to cultivate curiosity, non-judgment, and self-compassion.

My communication style

I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space emphasizing curiosity and self-compassion and consider the whole person. I occasionally use humor when appropriate in sessions. I remain constantly amazed by the intersection of the brain and body and their influence on our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

My journey to mental healthcare

I have always been driven by a fascination with mental health issues and a strong desire to help people. After completing my master's degree, this led me to work with individuals at the end of their lives in hospice, people experiencing addiction, people experiencing homelessness, and people who have been incarcerated.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting as a highly collaborative, client-centered partnership, where you are the expert on your own life and I am a supportive guide. The primary goal is to ensure the objectives are attainable, personally meaningful, and aligned with your values, needs, and aspirations.

Our first session

You will be invited to share, at your own pace, what brings you to therapy. I will ask questions about your current symptoms and gather information about your history. If we agree to work together, we will set goals by exploring what you hope to achieve through therapy and setting up our next sessions.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Non-denominational

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Mindfulness-Based

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

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Focus populations

Educators

LGBTQIA+

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

Body Positivity

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Racial Justice

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Aetna - Medicare Advantage
Alignment Health Plan - Medicare Advantage
All Savers
Allegiance

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Heather Burdine