- Attachment-based work
- CBT strategies
- Solution-focused goals
About Vani
Vani Burnette is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 18 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, self-esteem struggles, career uncertainty, depression, relationship and family concerns, and life transitions. Vani also supports people coping with trauma, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, and ADHD.
Her background includes an undergraduate degree in nutrition and dietetics, which she draws on when discussing lifestyle factors that affect mood and energy. She has long experience with clients who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. Vani favors straightforward conversation and practical steps over labels or jargon.
Vani uses approaches that center the client and help people make concrete changes. She blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. That means sessions often include listening, reflection, experimentable skills, and short-term goal setting.
People meeting with Vani can expect interactive sessions where they identify patterns and try small, trackable changes between meetings. She pays attention to relationship patterns and attachment needs when relevant. Vani also draws on narrative ideas to help people reframe difficult personal stories.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Her practice is based in California and she does not accept international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Vani brings attachment and practical methods into online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how relationships shape feelings and expectations. It notices patterns in how people connect, pull away, or test closeness and can help with relationship stress, intimacy issues, and feeling isolated. Client-centered therapy puts the person’s experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what they hear, and helps the person find their own answers. This approach is useful for building trust and clarifying values when someone feels stuck. Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Vani will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences. That means trying ideas, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together. Confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits around school or work. It also lets people choose sessions that suit their energy level, for example a phone call when video feels like too much or a full video meeting for deeper conversation. Ask about available formats when scheduling so sessions match practical needs and daily life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, career issues, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma, grief, intimacy problems, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting strains, ADHD and related areas.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style combines client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and solution-focused methods. Sessions balance reflection with skills and short-term goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 18 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with adults on a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California and bases her practice there.
Can I see her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish for those within her permitted region.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or in-person appointments are offered.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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