Dr. Mitze Burnett
Founder and CEO of Burnett Therapeutic Services
PsyD, LMFT, BCBA-D
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Dr. Mitze Burnett is the founder and CEO of Burnett Therapeutic Services (BTS), an agency providing mental health and autism services across California. Raised in the Napa Valley, she earned a Bachelor of Social Work from Pacific Union College and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology. Her early work as a therapist, social worker, and director at an agency serving people with developmental disabilities shaped her belief that care should be both clinically strong and deeply personal.
As she continued working with individuals with autism and developmental disabilities, Dr. Burnett became a behavior consultant and earned her credentials as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. She later completed a Doctorate in Psychology with summa cum laude distinction. Drawing on her experience in both mental health and behavioral care, she founded BTS in 2015 to help more individuals and families access services tailored to their needs.
Growing Care and Opportunity
Growing Care and Opportunity
BTS began as a mental health practice. When families asked Dr. Burnett for support for children with autism and developmental disabilities, she expanded the agency to offer ABA services as well. That willingness to listen and respond to community needs continues to guide its growth.
What began in the Napa, Solano, and Sonoma areas now reaches communities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, Central California, and Northern California. BTS has opened clinics in Napa, Modesto, and Sacramento and expanded its services to include psychological evaluations for children, teens, and adults. Dr. Burnett continues to build relationships with families, clinicians, and community partners as the agency grows.
Amy Montanez (left), VP of Operations; Dr. Burnett (center); and Bob Wang (right), CFO & VP of Strategy, at the 2026 Sacramento Clinic Grand Opening.
A Passion For People
A Passion For People
Dr. Burnett believes that excellent care depends on a team that feels supported and valued. In 2021, she completed her dissertation, Job Satisfaction among Practitioners in ABA, reflecting her commitment to a positive workplace culture. At BTS, she has championed opportunities for team members to learn, advance, and contribute their ideas.
Her approach is grounded in respect for each person’s strengths and experiences. Whether BTS is developing a new service, welcoming a clinician, or working with a family, Dr. Burnett encourages the team to lead with mission, collaborate with compassion, and recognize progress along the way.
Milestones Along The Way
Milestones Along The Way
2015: Founding of BTS
2015: Founding of BTS
Founded Burnett Therapeutic Services in Napa Valley and began providing Mental Health services to community members and families affected by autism.
2016: Hired Amy Montanez
2016: Hired Amy Montanez
Hired Amy Montanez as a therapist to provide mental health services. She would later become Vice President of Operations, overseeing the entire BTS family of services.
2017: Expansion of BTS
2017: Expansion of BTS
Expanded BTS’s services to include Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) in response to growing requests from families receiving mental health support.
Dr. Burnett (left), Amy Montanez (center), Sarah McLaughlin, Director of Quality Assurance (right)
2020: COVID-19 Response
2020: COVID-19 Response
Dr. Burnett swiftly developed policies and procedures to safely maintain services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring every family continued receiving care and every staff member maintained their pay and scheduled hours.
2021: Doctoral Dissertation
2021: Doctoral Dissertation
Completed her doctoral dissertation on job satisfaction among ABA practitioners.
2022: Pilot Program
2022: Pilot Program
Helped BTS participate in a pilot program that expanded support options for families of children with developmental disabilities.
2024: Napa Clinic Opening
2024: Napa Clinic Opening
Expanded BTS’s care options by introducing clinic-based services in Napa to complement its existing in-home services.
2025: Modesto Clinic Opening
2025: Modesto Clinic Opening
Expanded BTS’s clinic presence with the opening of its Modesto location.
2026: Sacramento Clinic Opening
2026: Sacramento Clinic Opening
Opened BTS’s third clinic in Sacramento and expanded its services to include psychological evaluations, bringing more comprehensive care to the communities BTS serves.
Connected To Her Community
Connected To Her Community
Community involvement has remained central to Dr. Burnett’s work. BTS participates in resource fairs and school and college events to help families learn about available services and introduce future professionals to careers in behavioral and mental health care.
Under Dr. Burnett’s leadership, BTS sponsored the Autism Investor Summit in 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026, contributing to conversations about the future of autism services.
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