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Bryan Busse, LMFT

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Bryan

Bryan Busse is an experienced Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who draws on 28 years of clinical work to help people facing stress, anxiety, grief, ADHD challenges, addiction, relationship and family concerns, parenting struggles, depression, and related life changes.

Background and approach

He emphasizes establishing a strong therapeutic connection where clients feel heard and can explore what matters most to them. His style blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with an empathic, client-centered stance that makes room for each person's unique history and goals.

Over his career he has worked in varied settings including addiction treatment, schools, residential care for at-risk youth, neuropsychology practices addressing traumatic brain injury and dementia, and hospice and geriatric care. That experience informs a pragmatic approach that integrates methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, and emotionally focused interventions.

Licensed in California (CA LMFT 42542), he offers services in English and structures sessions to fit clients' needs, aiming to help people build skills, process loss, and navigate transitions with greater resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Access

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise; it is often useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, making it helpful for depression, anxiety, and addiction-related concerns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) emphasizes understanding and reshaping emotional responses within relationships and can support work on attachment and relationship difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest methods that fit the presenting concerns while remaining open to adjustments as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats allow ongoing access to licensed professionals from different locations and make it possible to maintain continuity of care when scheduling or travel would otherwise be a barrier.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Common areas of support include stress, anxiety, grief, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, parenting, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focused topics include geriatric and caregiving issues, attachment concerns, traumatic brain injury, and end-of-life matters.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
He uses an eclectic, client-centered style that combines empathy and practical skill-building. Interventions draw from approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, attachment-based work, and emotionally focused techniques.
What background and experience does he bring?
He has 28 years of licensure and has worked in addiction treatment, schools, residential programs for at-risk youth, neuropsychology clinics, and hospice and geriatric settings, which inform his clinical perspective.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
He is licensed as a California LMFT with license number CA LMFT 42542 and practices from California.
Are sessions available in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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

Licensed

California

Languages

English