Bryan Busse, LMFT - Therapist in California

About Bryan

Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of clinical experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, parenting, family concerns, relationship issues, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and addictions. He aims to build an empathic working relationship so clients can talk through what matters and find workable steps forward.

Bryan learned his skills in varied settings. Early internships included substance abuse treatment and school programs for adolescents.

Background and approach

He later worked with at-risk youth in residential care and gained experience in neuropsychology treating traumatic brain injuries, dementia, and pain management. That training introduced him to neurofeedback and biofeedback methods alongside traditional psychotherapy. He became licensed in California as an LMFT in 2004 and has practiced both in clinics and personal settings.

Personal experience as a caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease led him to focus on aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, caregiver stress, and memory care environments. He also brings perspective from a prior career in business and finance. Therapy sessions are collaborative and adaptable.

Bryan draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Attachment-Based Therapy, and client-centered techniques. He adjusts methods to match each person’s needs and life circumstances. He offers services in California and conducts sessions in English.

Practical matters like session length and frequency are discussed together, and he recommends regular meetings early in work to build momentum.

Therapeutic approaches applied in online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small actions that matter to them. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes by teaching ways to stay present and act in line with what matters.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Bryan uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different behaviors that reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy, or EFT, centers on understanding emotional responses and improving connection in relationships. This approach can help people repair bond-related hurts and navigate relationship or family tensions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Bryan will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, then try approaches that fit the client’s situation. He adjusts methods as the work progresses so the plan stays practical and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats let clients meet from home, keep appointments when life is busy, and use messaging for brief check-ins or between-session communication. The variety aims to make therapy more flexible while keeping focus on clear, achievable steps.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Bryan works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting issues, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and addictions, plus related topics like aging, caregiver stress, and traumatic brain injury.

What is his general therapy style?

He emphasizes a warm, empathic relationship and practical problem solving. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward clear, manageable steps you can use between visits.

What background does he bring to this work?

He has 28 years of experience and has worked in substance abuse treatment, school settings, residential care for at-risk youth, and neuropsychology clinics. Personal caregiving experience also informs his work with older adults and memory care issues.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in California, CA LMFT 42542, and practices with a focus on clients in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

How are sessions delivered?

Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience: 28 years
Licensed: California
Languages: English

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