Arolyn Burns: LMFT, LPCC, EMDR, CHt

    Keynote Speaker, Trainer, Coach, Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist

    Transforming lives through creative approaches to healing, inspirational speaking, and publications that bridge science and soul.

    Arolyn Burns

    Trusted by families across California

    Specialized Expertise

    Drawing from practicing since 1997 and multiple specialty certifications

    Clinical Hypnotherapy

    Certified hypnotherapist helping clients address deep-seated issues, phobias, and performance anxiety through proven hypnotherapy techniques.

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    EMDR Therapy

    Specialized trauma treatment technique to process disturbing experiences and reduce their lingering effects, particularly effective for PTSD and anxiety.

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    Grief Counseling

    Compassionate guidance through the complex journey of grief, helping clients find meaning, healing, and a path forward after significant loss.

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    Awarded 9× Best Newport Beach Therapist

    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20162016
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20172017
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20182018
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20192019
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20202020
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20212021
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20222022
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20232023
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20242024
    Best Newport Beach Therapist 20252025

    Featured Podcast Appearances

    Listen to Arolyn share her insights on mental health, healing, and personal transformation

    Beyond Trauma: Healing with Arolyn Burns

    Mental Health Spotlight

    Hypnotherapy and Modern Healing with Arolyn Burns

    Wellness Redefined Podcast

    The Art of Healing: A Conversation with Arolyn Burns

    The Therapist's Journey

    Trauma Recovery and Post-Traumatic Growth

    Healing Stories

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    Wow! Arolyn is one of a kind. Bursting with energy, warm, inviting, and truly someone with so much to offer. As a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Me...

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    Arolyn is the Best therapist I have ever been to. I see her in her Newport Beach office. She has helped me in so many ways.

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    Arolyn is a gift from God! She deeply cares about helping people to heal and become whole. She is compassionate, understanding and offers techniques t...

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    Arolyn is so gifted as a therapist. She gets it on so many levels. If you are considering therapy, look no further.

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    Arolyn is a wonderful therapist !! She has helped so many people get their life back . She is compassionate and knowledgable , and makes you feel comf...

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    Met with Arolyn regarding relationship trauma. She was understanding, confidential, and made me see things clearly. She also gave me healthy suggestio...

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    Arolyn is insightful and has given me tools on how to navigate relationships in a healthy way. Working with her has been transformative.

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    Arolyn is blessed by God with a healing gift. She calms me down when I am anxious. She is helped me work through emotional challenges as well as traum...

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    Anxiety Annihilated Book Cover

    Coming Soon: Anxiety Annihilated

    Arolyn Burns is excited to announce her upcoming book "Anxiety Annihilated" - a comprehensive guide to understanding and overcoming anxiety using proven therapeutic techniques and practical strategies.

    Drawing from her decades of clinical experience and work with professional athletes, first responders, and trauma survivors, this book offers readers effective tools to manage anxiety and reclaim their lives.

    Coming in 2025

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    Healing Retreats Coming Soon

    Experience profound transformation in breathtaking natural settings. Arolyn Burns is planning exclusive therapeutic retreats that combine her expertise in trauma healing, EMDR, and hypnotherapy with the restorative power of nature.

    These carefully curated retreats will offer small groups the opportunity to disconnect from daily stressors and reconnect with themselves through guided meditation, therapy sessions, nature immersion, and healing movement practices.

    Coming in 2026 - Limited spaces will be available

    Mountain RetreatForest RetreatMisty Mountains RetreatOcean View Retreat

    Meet Arolyn

    Award-winning therapist, published poet, and sought-after speaker with appearances at UCLA, Pepperdine University, and numerous media outlets.

    With her office located in Newport Beach, California, Arolyn brings over 25 years of experience helping clients transform their lives through innovative, multi-sensory approaches. She also provides virtual therapy services to clients throughout California. Her unique combination of clinical expertise and creative insight makes her a distinctive voice in the fields of trauma recovery and personal development.

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