Dr Leslie Dobson 2025

M.S., M.A., Psy.D

20+ Yrs Experience

Clinical & Forensic

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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

Individual Therapy

Dr Dobson works with clients across a wide range of concerns, from anxiety, burnout, and relationship difficulties to severe and persistent mental health conditions. Each therapeutic relationship is built on clear goals and a clinical approach matched to the individual. Sessions are private, structured, and outcomes-focused.
This service addresses:

  • Anxiety and performance-related stress
  • Life transitions and adjustment challenges
  • Interpersonal difficulties and relationship concerns
  • Persistent low mood and emotional dysregulation

Forensic Evaluations and Expert Witness Services

Dr Dobson provides forensic psychological evaluations in Burbank for civil and criminal legal matters. Her forensic services include:

  • Civil litigation and personal injury evaluation
  • Post-injury emotional, cognitive, & behavioural functioning assessment
  • Criminal competency and responsibility evaluation
  • Expert report writing, deposition, and court testimony

Attorneys in Burbank and across LA County rely on her evaluations for their clinical depth and legal defensibility.

Psychological Testing and Assessment

Psychological testing is a structured, time-limited evaluation that produces formal written findings for clinical, educational, or legal use. It is distinct from therapy and serves a different purpose: documentation and diagnosis. Dr Dobson administers a comprehensive range of assessment instruments and delivers reports suitable for clinical records, court submissions, and treatment planning.

Trauma Therapy in Burbank

Half of Dr Dobson's clinical practice is dedicated to trauma therapy, using evidence-based approaches including EMDR, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy & Cognitive Processing Therapy. Trauma doesn't always happen all at once. It often builds up over time from continued stress, toxic work environments, or frequent exposure to work-related high stress. Trauma therapy in Burbank with Dr Dobson works toward measurable recovery, not just symptom management.

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.

LocationZIP Codes
Burbank91501, 91502, 91503, 91505
Glendale91201, 91202
North Hollywood91601, 91602
Toluca Lake91602
Studio City91604
Pasadena91101
La Crescenta91214

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does a Burbank psychologist offer?

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. 

Is Dr Dobson's practice near Burbank?

Yes. She serves Burbank directly, as well as Glendale, North Hollywood, Toluca Lake, Studio City, and Pasadena. Telehealth appointments are available throughout California.  

Can Dr Dobson work with entertainment industry professionals in Burbank?

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. 

What is forensic psychology, and how is it used in Burbank legal cases?

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. 

How is psychological testing different from therapy?

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.