Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT

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Curriculum Vitae

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Education:

  • University of San Francisco, Graduate School of Education
    Masters in Counseling Psychology
    with a concentration in Marriage & Family Therapy (MFT)
  • University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law
    Juris Doctor (JD) degree, Law
  • California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
    Bachelor of Science, Journalism, magna cum laude

Professional Licenses:

Law:

  • California State Bar #187515
  • Washington State Bar #61142

Marriage and Family Therapy:

  • California Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #94485
  • Colorado Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #0002744
  • Connecticut Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #3657
  • Florida Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #5503
  • New York Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #002402
  • Texas Marriage & Family Therapy License, MFT #205147
  • Washington Marriage & Family Therapy License, LF #61090853

California Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • AFCC – California Chapter
  • Bay Area Psychological Association (BAPA)
  • California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT)
  • Ethics Committee Co-Chair (2019 – 2021) – San Mateo County Psychological Association
  • (SMCPA) (merged with Santa Clara Psychological Association to become BAPA)
  • Interim Secretary/Board Member (2021) – SMCPA

Colorado Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • AFCC – Colorado Chapter
  • Boulder Interdisciplinary Committee (BIDC)
  • Denver Interdisciplinary Committee (DIDC)

Florida Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • AFCC – Florida Chapter

Texas Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • AFCC – Texas Chapter

Washington Professional Activities and Memberships:

  • AFCC – Washington Chapter
  • AFCC Washington Chapter Board of Directors (2023 – 2025)
  • AFCC Education Committee (2025)
  • AFCC Professional Roles and Practices Standards Committee (2024 – 2025)
  • AFCC Parenting Coordination Subcommittee (2024)

"Ms. Burgess is in an exceptional league of her own. She is not only therapist but attorney, and if you are in need of someone who understands the extremely challenging path of litigation and custody through family courts, she is by far and above the most qualified therapist I have ever met."
– Divorced Mother of Two

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:41:47-08:00
"Ms. Burgess is in an exceptional league of her own. She is not only therapist but attorney, and if you are in need of someone who understands the extremely challenging path of litigation and custody through family courts, she is by far and above the most qualified therapist I have ever met."– Divorced Mother of Two
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/divorced-mother-of-two-2/

"I have been navigating a long and difficult family law process, and just when I began to feel like no one truly cared, I was referred to Caitlin Burgess. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Caitlin is not only kind, compassionate, and professional, but she also takes the time to listen and fully understand the complexities of my situation to provide the best possible guidance. Her dual licensure in both California and Washington have been invaluable in my case."
– Divorced Father of Six

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:42:57-08:00
"I have been navigating a long and difficult family law process, and just when I began to feel like no one truly cared, I was referred to Caitlin Burgess. She has been an absolute pleasure to work with. Caitlin is not only kind, compassionate, and professional, but she also takes the time to listen and fully understand the complexities of my situation to provide the best possible guidance. Her dual licensure in both California and Washington have been invaluable in my case."– Divorced Father of Six
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/divorced-father-of-six-2/

"Caitlin Burgess is an excellent therapist! Her compassionate and insightful approach creates a safe space where I feel truly heard and understood. She has an incredible ability to break down complex issues and offer practical, yet empathetic, guidance."
– Divorced Mother of Four

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:44:07-08:00
"Caitlin Burgess is an excellent therapist! Her compassionate and insightful approach creates a safe space where I feel truly heard and understood. She has an incredible ability to break down complex issues and offer practical, yet empathetic, guidance."– Divorced Mother of Four
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/divorced-mother-of-four-2/

"I can only make positive comments about Caitlin Burgess's approach to counseling and therapy, particularly in Family Court matters. She's extremely professional and passionate about her work and helping people heal and transform their lives. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Caitlin to anyone, especially when it comes to Family Court matters pertaining to child custody, and complex issues surrounding trauma and neglect."
– Anonymous Father

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:45:03-08:00
"I can only make positive comments about Caitlin Burgess's approach to counseling and therapy, particularly in Family Court matters. She's extremely professional and passionate about her work and helping people heal and transform their lives. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Caitlin to anyone, especially when it comes to Family Court matters pertaining to child custody, and complex issues surrounding trauma and neglect."– Anonymous Father
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/anonymous-father-2/

"She will always do what's best for her clients. She will never gouge you with fees, and will fight opposing counsel with compassionate logic that sooner or later will break them down. I call her the Mahatma Gandhi of divorce attorneys."
– Joey, Divorced Father of One

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:45:57-08:00
"She will always do what's best for her clients. She will never gouge you with fees, and will fight opposing counsel with compassionate logic that sooner or later will break them down. I call her the Mahatma Gandhi of divorce attorneys."– Joey, Divorced Father of One
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/joey-divorced-father-of-one-2/

"An absolute Gem in Family Law!"
– Bridget, Divorced Mother of Four

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:46:38-08:00
"An absolute Gem in Family Law!"– Bridget, Divorced Mother of Four
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/bridget-divorced-mother-of-four-2/

"She is an amazing person, highly competent, extremely professional, honest, and a woman of the highest integrity who will fight for the truth at any cost. She is just a stellar attorney with a heart."
– Anonymous Mother of Two

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:47:17-08:00
"She is an amazing person, highly competent, extremely professional, honest, and a woman of the highest integrity who will fight for the truth at any cost. She is just a stellar attorney with a heart."– Anonymous Mother of Two
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/anonymous-mother-of-two-2/

"I came to Ms. Burgess with a difficult family law/custody situation. She took the time to listen and understand the complexity of the issues and we worked collaboratively to solve the problem. Her knowledge and insight into the family law court system were invaluable. Her focus is the best interest of the child. I could not have achieved such a successful outcome without her!"
– Peggie, Divorced Mother of Two

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:48:04-08:00
"I came to Ms. Burgess with a difficult family law/custody situation. She took the time to listen and understand the complexity of the issues and we worked collaboratively to solve the problem. Her knowledge and insight into the family law court system were invaluable. Her focus is the best interest of the child. I could not have achieved such a successful outcome without her!"– Peggie, Divorced Mother of Two
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/peggie-divorced-mother-of-two-2/

"ETHICAL ANGEL – A true gem."
– Divorced Mother of Two

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:48:51-08:00
"ETHICAL ANGEL – A true gem."– Divorced Mother of Two
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/divorced-mother-of-two-3/

"Caitlin Burgess offers the highest quality of care for clients seeking therapy and forensic services. As a clinician myself, I regularly refer clients to Caitlin because I trust they will be in good, caring and competent hands. I can't recommend her work highly enough!"
– Jaclyn Long, LMFT

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:50:45-08:00
"Caitlin Burgess offers the highest quality of care for clients seeking therapy and forensic services. As a clinician myself, I regularly refer clients to Caitlin because I trust they will be in good, caring and competent hands. I can't recommend her work highly enough!"– Jaclyn Long, LMFT
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/jaclyn-long-lmft-founder-and-director-of-mindful-child-and-family-therapy/

"Caitlin is an intelligent advocate who ... has a comprehensive understanding of family dynamics for child custody issues and because of her expertise in this area has accurately predicted outcomes that have saved her clients unnecessary legal fees, time and heartache."
– Mylene Ansari, Family Law Attorney

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:51:39-08:00
"Caitlin is an intelligent advocate who ... has a comprehensive understanding of family dynamics for child custody issues and because of her expertise in this area has accurately predicted outcomes that have saved her clients unnecessary legal fees, time and heartache."– Mylene Ansari, Family Law Attorney
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/mylene-ansari-family-law-attorney/

"Caitlin Burgess is highly competent and professional, with abundant experience not only as a licensed marriage and family therapist, but as a practicing family law attorney as well. Her integrity is unmatched in both fields, and ... I would happily refer anyone (families, adult individuals, adolescents, and children) to her care."
– Jason Esswein, M.S., LMFT

Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFT
2025-01-15T09:52:43-08:00
"Caitlin Burgess is highly competent and professional, with abundant experience not only as a licensed marriage and family therapist, but as a practicing family law attorney as well. Her integrity is unmatched in both fields, and ... I would happily refer anyone (families, adult individuals, adolescents, and children) to her care."– Jason Esswein, M.S., LMFT
https://caitlinburgess.com/testimonials/jason-esswein-m-s-lmft/
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Caitlin R. Burgess, JD, MA, LMFTI am passionate about working with children, adolescents, adults, co-parents, and families. I treat many families and children touched by trauma, abuse, and neglect, including working with families and children involved in the Family and/or Criminal Courts, Juvenile Dependency Courts, and foster care system throughout California and Washington. Paramount to my practice is creating a space where clients can feel safe. Learn more about me here...

Los Gatos, CA, Office:

233 Oak Meadow Dr
Los Gatos, CA 95032

Los Altos, CA, Office:

851 Fremont Ave, Suite 210
Los Altos, CA 94024

Louisville, CO, Office:

908 Main Street, Suite 104
Louisville, CO 80027

Issaquah, WA, Office

1740 NW Maple St., Ste 210
Issaquah, WA 98027

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