Henry Burciaga , LMFT

Henry Burciaga is a California licensed therapist with 40 years of clinical experience who brings steady, compassionate support to people facing complex life transitions. As an LMFT - a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - he combines deep training with a long history of helping clients manage depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, and trauma recovery.

He emphasizes cultural sensitivity and a holistic view of personal growth, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental space for exploration. His work addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, addiction, grief, intimacy and parenting struggles, as well as issues related to self-esteem, career direction, and coping with life changes. Henry also has experience supporting people dealing with chronic illness, aging concerns, attachment difficulties, and communication problems within families.

Skilled in several evidence-informed methods, he helps clients build resilience and practical coping strategies while attending to emotional experience and relational patterns. Bilingual in English and Spanish, he has worked across life stages and with diverse populations, and he approaches each case with a focus on collaboration, empathy, and gradual, meaningful change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Henry integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy, and often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to tailor care to each person. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and supports taking values-based actions - it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy, active listening, and creating a supportive environment so clients can explore their own goals and solutions - it is especially helpful for building self-esteem and processing relational or emotional concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can relieve symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Henry collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time to reflect progress and changing priorities. This collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged and empowered in their care.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to connect across distances. For many people, these options improve accessibility and consistency, allowing ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists without the need for frequent in-person appointments.