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Online therapist

Henry Burciaga

Expert guidance for family and life challenges

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Credentials
LMFT
Experience
40 years
Licensed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Format
Online sessions

About Henry

Henry Burciaga is a licensed marriage and family therapist with forty years of clinical experience. He offers calm, straightforward support for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship challenges, addictions, parenting concerns, and grief. He speaks English and Spanish and practices from California.

He uses clear, practical methods in sessions so people can try changes between meetings. Henry blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clients notice thoughts, test beliefs, and choose values-based actions.

Background and approach

He also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered listening when relationships or emotional safety are central. Sessions focus on what matters to the person seeking help. Conversations aim to sort immediate problems and build simple skills for coping with anger, intimacy issues, ADHD-related difficulties, or life transitions.

He brings experience with aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and family problems. Henry emphasizes plain language and practical next steps rather than jargon. He helps people work on self-esteem, career concerns, isolation, and finding a clearer sense of purpose.

The approach is adaptable to different life situations and stages. Parents and caregivers who want straightforward guidance around parenting, family stress, or communication can expect a focused, relational approach. People may also find support for compassion fatigue, forgiveness work, and coping with loss.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck in them and then choose actions that match their values. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes because it emphasizes small, steady steps toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and new skills. It often helps with stress, mood shifts, and managing impulsivity or ADHD-related challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Henry approaches therapy collaboratively and will help clients decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and daily life. That makes sessions more relevant and easier to apply between meetings.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Sessions can happen by video call or phone, and shorter check-ins are possible through live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people fit support into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Henry address in therapy?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, parenting concerns, grief, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on practical steps and listening. Sessions mix skills work with deeper emotional exploration when needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings forty years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, CA LMFT 19940, based in California.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are also accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
Henry offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
40 years
Licensed
California
Languages
English, Spanish

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