Vani Burnette

Vani Burnette is a California-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 18 years of clinical experience. She brings a warm, interactive style to sessions and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Her work includes stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and career concerns, and help after trauma or abuse.

Vani blends evidence-based and client-centered approaches to fit each person’s needs. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. She draws on Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds affect current relationships. Solution-Focused and Narrative approaches help set goals and rewrite personal stories that no longer serve you.

Her sessions aim to be respectful and direct. She avoids stigmatizing labels and builds plans that feel realistic. Conversations focus on clear tools for coping, emotional regulation, and improving communication skills. Practical homework and small experiments are often part of the work.

Vani also draws on her background in nutrition and dietetics when eating or sleep problems appear in therapy. She supports people managing parenting strain, postpartum challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional focus areas include ADHD, codependency, control issues, grief, and process addictions.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Clients should confirm current session options before booking. To get started, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

How Vani’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Vani commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice thought patterns that worsen stress or anger, and then practice different ways of reacting. She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy ideas to look at how early relationships shape trust, closeness, and conflict in current relationships. These methods tend to fit concerns like anxiety, relationship strain, and emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with each person to pick techniques that match their goals and daily life. Sessions focus on practical steps and check-ins so progress is visible and adjustments can be made when needed.

Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone choose a quieter setting for talking or avoid being on camera if they prefer less visual focus. Licensed professionals use these methods to help clients practice skills between sessions and track small wins over time.