Maureen Burney

My communication style

My communication style is relaxed, and my clients frequently comment that they are surprised by how comfortable they feel even in the first session. I also find that teaching clients to understand their situation better helps to keep them motivated to work toward goals.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became interested in mental health at a young age, largely through volunteer work that was always a part of my family life. This led to experiences in many settings, including the Los Angeles Suicide Prevention Center, Behavioral Medicine Units, the University of California college counseling center, and years of private practice.

My goals for you

My overall approach is to collaborate with you to set goals for improvement. I will frequently make suggestions that I believe would be helpful, but I see therapy as a team effort.

Our first session

While the first session is largely spent deeply listening to you to understand your concerns, I try to provide some helpful tools or information as well.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White
• Christian