Heather Burns
She/Her/Hers
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California
Accepting Online
El Cerrito
Accepting In-person
Updated August 24, 2022
Heather Burns
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Adjustment difficulties & disorders
- Attachment issues
- Existential crisis & challenges
- Life transitions
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Specialties
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
Attachment issues - Development of effective relational and communication skills; insight into family attachment patterns;fostering healthy family relationships.
Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Heather Burns is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
- Initial session: $200 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week
Therapist's note
I am an out of network provider with preferred provided organizations (PPO) like Anthem, Blue Shield, Cigna and can help you navigate your insurance system. Using your insurance to pay for out of network therapy can significantly reduce your costs. Contact me to talk over your options for using your PPO insurance to pay for therapy.
Location(s)
Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
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El Cerrito practice
501 Kearney St,
El Cerrito, California 94530
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon Please inquire about hours
- Tue Please inquire about hours
- Wed Please inquire about hours
- Thu Please inquire about hours
- Fri Please inquire about hours
- Sat Please inquire about hours
- Sun Please inquire about hours
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 26 years
San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis, Child and Adolescent Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, 2020
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Somatic Approach to Treatment of Trauma, 2009
University of Minnesota , MSW, 1997
University of Michigan, BS, 1987
Licensure
California: 25591
Languages
English