What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.73
Average wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
About John Burkin
Focus areas
Anxiety
Gender Affirming Counseling
Self Esteem Issues
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Mood Disorders
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Multicultural
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Identity
Gender
MaleSexuality
GayFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English, German
Getting to know John Burkin
[IMPORTANT: Please note that I am NOT a Prescriber and do not prescribe medications. I am a Talk Therapy/Psychotherapist.
I bring a unique dual-perspective to therapy: 17+ years as a clinical therapist and 20 years as a corporate Human Resources and development professional. I specialize in helping adults (18+) navigate the intersection of mental health and professional high-performance. Whether you are dealing with workplace conflict and career burnout or navigating Anxiety, OCD, and Insomnia (CBT-I), my approach is direct and solution-focused.
Trilingual Clinical Services:
I provide full clinical services in three languages with the following backgrounds:
English: Native fluency.
Spanish: I possess communicative fluency and excellent grammar following years of study and immersion in Madrid. While I am not a native speaker, I provide effective care for those comfortable working with a proficient bilingual therapist.
German: I hold a BA in German and International Relations and served as an exchange student at the Universität Hamburg. I am pleased to offer clinical services to the German-speaking community.
Specialized & Affirming Care:
As a gay, Jewish, cisgender male, I provide an expert safe space for the LGBTQIA+ community and sexual minorities. My goal is to move you from feeling "stuck" to achieving the "Healing Outcomes" you define, using a blend of CBT, REBT, and skill-based regulation. I welcome clients of all races, religions, body types, and gender expressions.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I have a broad clinical range, from working with severe psychiatric illnesses and substance recovery to coaching high-level executives through career transitions. This experience has taught me one universal truth: every client wants to be heard and understood, but every client requires a different "tool."
In my practice, you aren't just "venting." You are building a toolkit. I use traditional trauma resolution and DBT-informed skills to help you regulate emotions and handle high-stress environments—whether that stress is happening in your personal life or at the office. We focus on the "here and now" to create measurable change.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
I view therapy as a high-level collaboration. I often tell new clients at the end of our intake: "Just because you scheduled this first session does not mean I assume you have hired me." The "fit" is everything. You must feel comfortable talking about the hard stuff—sex, career failures, or the secrets you’ve been carrying.
I am direct and use humor to ease the process, but I don't sugar-coat. We aren't here to stay stuck in the past; we are here to work on feeling better today. If you are looking for an inquisitive, results-oriented partner who understands both the clinical and the corporate world, we will likely work well together.
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In-network insurances
Aetna
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $125 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $115 for 55 minutes
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Rates & Payment Policies
Self-Pay Rates:
Initial Intake Evaluation: $125
Follow-up Sessions: $115
Cancellation & No-Show Policy:
24-Hour Notice Required: To respect the time dedicated to your care, appointments must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
Late Fee: Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice and "no-shows" will be charged a $50 fee to the credit card on file.
Medicaid & State-Funded Plans:
Please note that I am not a Medicaid provider. I am unable to accept Medicaid or any state-funded insurance plans.
Insurance Processing:
Insurance is verified and processed by a third-party billing service. Patients are responsible for any co-pay, co-insurance, or amounts owed toward a deductible. All patient responsibility amounts will be charged to a major credit card on file via the billing service.
Payment Terms:
Private Pay: Payments are made via major credit card directly through the Patient Portal.
Due Date: In all cases, payment is due at the time of service.
Prescriptions: I provide psychotherapy only; I am not a medical prescriber.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Nova Southeastern University, Master's in Mental Health Counseling
- Tulane University (Bachelor's)
NPI number
1770979791
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.73
Wait time
4.92
Bedside manner
5.00
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First appointment with Mr. John went really well. Excited to further therapy with him. Genuinely nice fellow. Thank you.
Less than 3 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Would highly recommend scheduling an appointment with John. Great listener and communicator. Very helpful!!
Less than 6 months agoInitials hiddenVideo visit
Wonderful to speak with, reached out to help with an insurance issue before my session.
Less than 1 year agoJordan M.Verified patientVideo visit
John has been a great resource, and has been a great help to me.
Less than 6 months agoKH
Absolutely recommend!
July 31, 2026Cindy I.Verified patientVideo visit
Could not recommend him highly enough!
May 26, 2026Sanad A.Verified patientVideo visit
Dr.Burkin has been an extreme help with multiple disciplines in many areas. He has helped me learn techniques for grounding and living in the now. As well as provided insight and knowledge about and within the mental health field.
He has gotten me to consider where I may be missing the mark in deciphering my feelings. While also supporting in areas such as work stress, LGBTQ topics, career trajectory, and internal religious and non religious childhood trauma.
I would highly recommend him if you are looking for someone with compassion, understanding, and science based knowledge.
Less than 6 months agoNG
John Burkin is a extremely talented, experienced, and professional therapist. He has an amazing ability to target meaningful opportunities for growth specific to his patient. Every session has been productive and impactful and a tremendously good use of time. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for professional help.
March 23, 2026Randolph T.Verified patientVideo visit
John has helped me immensely with personal growth and through his work has been able to help me move through some tough situations
Less than 6 months agoRS
John is incredibly caring, helpful, kind, understanding, and intelligent. He listens without judgement and helps me to think through different issues on my own and teaches me great tools that I have been able to out to use in my daily life. I appreciate that he doesn’t just tell me what I want to hear all the time, but he actually challenges me to see things from different perspectives. My interpersonal relationships and own mental well being have greatly improved in the time that I have been seeing John.
Less than 6 months agoCC
Highly knowledgeable and professional
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