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Bryan Busse

Bryan Busse

LMFT

California

Experienced LMFT focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, California / 42542
Experience
28 years
Languages
English
Location
California

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    • Motivation-focused
    • Geriatric care
    • Values-based work

    About Bryan

    Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of experience helping people face stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. He works with clients who are coping with ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, and caregiver strain. Bryan aims to build a trusting relationship so people can talk through what matters most to them and make practical changes.

    Bryan uses a mix of approaches guided by each person's needs. He draws on Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take committed steps. He also incorporates attachment-based and client-centered skills to strengthen connection and emotional understanding.

    His background includes work with substance use programs, school-based services, residential care for at-risk youth, and a neuropsychology practice addressing traumatic brain injury, dementia, and pain management. That experience led him to specialize in aging and geriatric concerns and to work alongside hospice, home health, and memory care teams.

    Bryan earned a master’s degree with honors in Counseling Psychology and became licensed in California in 2004. Outside of clinical work he brings personal experience as a caregiver and survivor of family illness, and a past career in business and finance that informs practical problem solving.

    He encourages a collaborative pace and suggests meeting frequency be adjusted to each person’s needs. To begin, visitors complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions through the site.

  2. Approaches that guide online care

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their reasons for change and resolve mixed feelings about it; it is useful for addictions, behavior change, and increasing motivation. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values; it works well for anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns shape current bonds and communication, and it can help with relationship tension and attachment concerns.

    Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and preferences, then recommend methods that fit the person’s needs. Clients and therapist review progress and adjust the approach over time so sessions stay focused on what matters most.

    Online therapy can make it easier to fit care into daily life by reducing travel and allowing appointments during breaks or between responsibilities. Some formats are better for shorter check-ins and others for longer conversations, so confirm the session options before booking. The emphasis is on practical work you can apply between meetings and on scheduling that fits your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyGriefCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressDivorce and separationHospice and end-of-life counselingMen's issuesTraumatic brain injury

    Therapeutic approaches

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    28+ years

    Listed in

    California

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Bryan address?

    He helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, plus caregiver and aging issues.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    He builds an empathic relationship and uses an eclectic, client-centered style focused on practical steps and personal goals.

    How much experience does he have?

    He has 28 years of clinical experience across school settings, substance use programs, neuropsychology, and private practice.

    What credentials and location apply?

    He is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - and practices in California.

    Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

    Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.

    What session formats are offered?

    Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are conducted.

    How is pricing handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with therapy?

    Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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