Robert I. Burns Board-Certified Pastoral Counselor
Renew your mind.
Bringing together the resources of scripture, prayer, and theology with proven, restorative approaches — for individuals, couples, and families.
Robert I. Burns, IBCC BCPC 0865
About Bob
A seasoned pastor and counselor.
- M.Div.
- Master of Divinity, Gateway Seminary
- B.A.
- History, with Anthropology minor — San Francisco State University
- BCPC #0865
- Board-Certified Pastoral Counselor, International Board of Christian Care
- Affiliation
- Christian Counseling Centers, San Francisco
- Sessions
- By appointment, video
Robert Burns is a seasoned pastor, counselor, and marriage educator serving San Francisco and the Bay Area.
He came to faith in 1972 during the Jesus Movement. He holds a B.A. from San Francisco State University (SFSU) and a Master of Divinity (MDiv) from Gateway Seminary.
In the late 1970s, Robert was a founding leader of a multicultural church in San Francisco. As a church-planting pastor in the 1980s he planted both Spanish-speaking and Filipino congregations. The Filipino church continues planting churches to this day.
As a Board-Certified Pastoral Counselor through the International Board of Christian Care, Robert has invested untold hours in personal counseling as well as premarital and marital counseling. He and his wife Peggy have been happily married since 1999. Together they serve on staff at Christian Counseling Centers, San Francisco. Robert is a certified educator in the Gottman Institute’s Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work program.
Robert brings a biblical worldview and practical, research-based tools to every counseling relationship. He is known for his compassionate presence, cultural sensitivity, and commitment to helping individuals and couples experience lasting transformation.
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Approaches & Training
Evidence-Based couples therapy.
Professional pastoral counseling combines proven reparative strategies with spiritual insights. The emphasis is on discovering your strengths and empowering you to live your life as God intended.
- Gottman Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Trained Educator
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (Susan Johnson) Trained
- Prepare-Enrich Certified Facilitator
- Pastoral counseling integrated with proven reparative strategies Pastoral Practice
Then shall your light break forth like the dawn
Isaiah 58 : 8
Areas of Focus
The seasons we walk through together.
- Couples Counseling (Gottman method)
- Marriage Preparation
- Cultural Issues in Marriage
- Life Transitions
- Depression & Anxiety
- Grief & Loss
- Divorce Recovery
- Spiritual Direction & Growth
- Church Conflict Resolution
- Recovery from Spiritual Abuse
Helpful Resources
Helpful resources.
Begin Here
Begin with a conversation.
Send a brief note about what’s on your heart. Bob reads each message himself and will follow up to schedule a free 15-minute call — video, by appointment, no obligation.
Thank you.
Your note is on its way. Bob will be in touch shortly.
Counseling ~ Compassion ~ Care
Call me for a free 15-minute conversation,
to see if my services are a good fit for you.