Brian Burgess

LP17 years of experienceNext available
4.7 (86)
Authentic
Solution oriented
Direct

I am a client centered therapist/psychologist with 13+ years of experience working with couples and individuals age 18 and older. My schedule is generally Monday through Thursday from 9-5 PT and Friday from 9-3 PT. You can expect me to be empathic and understanding of your concerns, without judgment.

I am a client centered therapist/psychologist with 13+ years of experience working with couples and individuals age 18 and older.

I won't be telling you how to live your life or giving you advice you haven't asked for. If you want advice, please don't hesitate to ask. I will do my best. I work with you to help you gain insight into what is bothering you. Together we can help find new ways of understanding yourself (self-empathy) and discover/change how you are looking at the world around you. We can work to relieve symptoms of depression and anxiety. My goal is to eventually have you be able to better handle feelings and emotions and live a happier more fulfilled life without me being there to help. What are your goals? What would you like to work on with me?

First session

I will look for you to give me informaiton about your upbringing and education and career/job details as we move into what moved you to start therapy and where you hope to go and what goals you might have for our therapy sessions.

Strengths

Helping individuals feel understood and gain personal insights into better understanding themselves. Helping couples learn how important communication is and what good communication looks like.

Ideal clients

-Adult Individuals with depression and/or Anxiety -Straight, Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual individuals and couples -Couples with relationship issues who need tto improve communication and closeness.

Location

Virtual sessions

Identifies as

  • Man

  • White

Top specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Mood Disorders

Other specialties

  • Coping Skills

Serves

  • Adults (18 to 64)

  • Elders (65 and above)

Licensed in

  • CaliforniaLicense 31294

  • HawaiiLicense PSY-2001

  • IllinoisLicense 180008239

Accepted insurance

  • Aetna

  • Aetna - ASR Health Benefits

  • Aetna - Allied Benefits

  • Aetna - Lucent Health

  • Aetna - Luminare

  • Aetna - Moda

  • Aetna - WebTPA

  • Aetna – HealthEZ

  • All Savers

  • Amerihealth Administrators

  • AvMed

  • Cash - $225 per session

  • Golden Rule

  • Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare

  • UnitedHealthcare/Optum

  • Optum

  • OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions

  • Oscar

  • Oxford

  • Surest (formerly Bind)

  • United Medical Resources

  • UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance

  • UnitedHealthcare Shared Services

  • UnitedHealthcare StudentResources

Reviews and ratings

4.7 rating (86)10 reviews
January 15, 2026

It was clear from the beginning of our session that Brian is empathetic and professional. I immediately felt at ease with his tone and clear explanation of the process. The background of his space while on camera is also professionally set up, warm and inviting. I was ready to leave Growth Therapy after my session with my first provider but am glad I tried Brian first.

Verified client, age 45-54Review shared after session 1 with Brian
August 29, 2025

Brian listened to my issue and concerned, but my issue was not in his wheel house for additional support. Advice was to find a therapist that is aligned with what I am dealing with. Therapist was nice and knowledgeable.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 1 with Brian
August 1, 2025

I appreciate that he’s direct and doesn’t just tell me what I want to hear. He challenges me in a way that helps push me toward my goals. At the same time, he’s warm, caring, and understanding-which makes me feel supported, even when the conversations are tough.

Verified client, age 35-44Review shared after session 8 with Brian
Schedule 60 min