
M.S., M.A., Psy.D
20+ Yrs Experience
Clinical & Forensic

Meet Dr Dobson — Burbank's Clinical and Forensic Psychologist
Dr Leslie Dobson holds a PsyD in Clinical Psychology with a concentration in forensics and brings over 20 years of experience in both clinical therapy and forensic assessment. That dual expertise sets her apart from general practitioners.
Her practice is structured around two core areas:
- Clinical Psychology: Evidence-based individual therapy and trauma treatment for mental health concerns ranging from life adjustment to severe and persistent conditions
- Forensic Psychology: Civil litigation support, personal injury evaluation, and criminal psychological assessment for LA County courts and legal teams
Dr Dobson provides services to patients in Burbank and nearby areas, such as Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, and Studio City. For California clients who would like to attend sessions remotely, telehealth services are available. Her concierge service offers the flexibility and discretion needed by high-performing professionals, which is often essential in an industry with legitimate privacy concerns. She is a clinical psychologist in Burbank who treats each client on a case-by-case basis, creating care tailored to their needs and goals.
Psychological Services in Burbank
Mental Health Challenges for Burbank's Professional Community
Burbank's sunny, year-round climate and fast-moving professional culture create environment where high performance is the baseline expectation. For workers in media, entertainment, and legal industries concentrated here, the psychological cost of that environment is real and specific.
- The most common concerns among this population include:
- Performance anxiety in high-visibility, high-accountability roles
- Workplace trauma from difficult or organisational environments or critical incidents
- Burnout from sustained overwork and limited psychological recovery time
- Reluctance to seek standard therapy due to confidentiality concerns
Dr Dobson's concierge practice model is built around these realities. She treats discretion as a clinical standard, not an optional feature. Clients from Glendale, Studio City, North Hollywood, and Toluca Lake come to her because she understands the psychological demands of professional life in this corridor and provides care that meets those demands. Psychological wellness directly supports sustained performance, and her practice treats it that way.
Areas Served Near Burbank
Dr Dobson provides psychological services to clients in Burbank and across the surrounding North LA communities. Telehealth is available throughout California.
| Location | ZIP Codes |
|---|---|
| Burbank | 91501, 91502, 91503, 91505 |
| Glendale | 91201, 91202 |
| North Hollywood | 91601, 91602 |
| Toluca Lake | 91602 |
| Studio City | 91604 |
| Pasadena | 91101 |
| La Crescenta | 91214 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Dobson provides individual therapy, trauma therapy, forensic psychological evaluations, and formal psychological testing. Her practice covers clinical mental health services in Burbank, CA and forensic work for legal and court contexts in and around Burbank.
Yes. She serves Burbank directly, as well as Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Studio City, and Pasadena. Telehealth appointments are available throughout California.
Yes. Her concierge practice is structured for clients who require discretion. She has extensive experience with high-performing professionals and understands the confidentiality demands and psychological pressures specific to Burbank's media and entertainment community.
Forensic psychology is the clinical application of the field of psychology in a legal setting. Dr Dobson provides the LA County courts with evaluations of civil litigation, personal injury, and criminal matters, resulting in formal reports, deposition support, and expert witness testimony.
Therapy is ongoing treatment focused on improving functioning over time. Psychological testing is a structured evaluation that produces a formal written report for clinical, legal, or educational purposes. Dr Dobson offers both.
Schedule a Confidential Consultation with a Burbank Psychologist
Dr Dobson provides clinical therapy, trauma treatment, and forensic evaluation services as a psychologist near Glendale, Burbank and the surrounding North LA region. If you are ready to take a direct step toward resolving what you are dealing with, her practice offers the clinical depth, professional discretion, and evidence-based approach that your situation calls for.