LCSW, 15 years of experience
Hi, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in California. I received my master's from California State Dominquez Hills and have been practicing for 15 years. I help adults and adolescents who are experiencing life challenges become more productive in their personal lives and in their community. My specialties are in the areas of relationship challenges and clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, mood, anger, impulsivity, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have experience with families dealing with child abuse, family custody challenges, substance abuse counseling (men/women), psychotherapy (men/women/adolescents), and group services. My clinical training and therapeutic skills have helped individuals navigate life's experiences through their ups and downs. I am confident in utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Coping Skills Development with a client-centered and solution-focused approach. I focus closely on what I can offer to help, taking one step at a time, keeping the communication active, and empowering individuals to concentrate on self-care. Most of all, to build individuals' motivation to enhance their everyday living.
First, it's important to create a welcoming environment where you feel safe and comfortable and have ownership of your therapy session. Then, I will get to know you by actively listening to your reported needs and desired goals. This phase is called rapport building. Next, I will (empower you) work closely with you to set attainable goals and, lastly, discuss therapy expectations.
My greatest strengths as a provider often include: empathy, active listening, strong communication skills, patience, non-judgmental attitude, the ability to build rapport, good observation skills, problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of human behavior; all contributing to creating a safe space for clients to share their experiences and work towards healing.
My specialties are in the areas of relationship challenges and clinical issues such as anxiety, depression, mood, anger, impulsivity, and self-esteem. Moreover, I have experience with families dealing with child abuse, family custody challenges, substance abuse counseling (men/women), psychotherapy (men/women/adolescents), court-ordered therapy, and group services.
6 ratings with written reviews
June 17, 2025
This was my first session and the best session of therapy i’ve had ever(out of the 6 therapist i’ve had in the span of 5 years) . I felt seen, comfortable, and warm. I have many more sessions to come with Ms. Latanya and i’m beyond excited. She’s helping get to the root of issue even in the first session. THANK YOUU SO MUCH
June 13, 2025
She is very goal orientated and wants to help me achieve that goal. Is caring and thoughtful as well as gives really good insight into current impactful issues. Thank you.
April 25, 2025
I’m so grateful to Ms. Burley for her support during my short time in therapy with her. I came to her at a time where life just didn’t feel right and I was so conflicted in how to keep going. She gave me tools that help me learn how to self manage myself and taught me that I can only control myself and it’s been a life changing process. Her words and guidance will continue to remain with me every day.
As a 15 years experienced psychotherapist, I utilize and implement cognitive behavioral therapy as a tool and method to help individuals identify ways to decrease negative thinking, learn to recognize distorted thinking and false beliefs, identify self-help strategies, develop ways to improve mood and behavior and to help individuals to identify ways to learn to deal with overwhelming problems by breaking them into smaller parts viewing situations more clearly and responding to challenging situations more effectively. Overall, the primary goal of implementing cognitive behavioral therapy is to help individuals identify self-help methods and skills to improve their daily functioning. Areas of expertise • Self- Esteem/ Self-management • Relationship problems • Mindfulness • Problem Solving • Stress management • Mood regulation • Cognitive restructuring