Bryan Busse, LMFT
Therapist in California
Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of clinical experience.
- License 42542 · California Expires July 2027
- NPI 1174720478 · national registry
- Experience and languages 28+ years in practice English
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About Bryan
Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, parenting worries, and life transitions. Bryan aims to build a steady, compassionate relationship so clients can talk through what matters and find workable steps forward.
His approach is practical and adaptable. He draws on multiple therapy methods rather than one fixed model. Sessions usually focus on clear goals, skill practice, and understanding patterns that get in the way of change.
Background and approach
Early work in schools and substance abuse settings shaped his ability to work with strong emotions and behavior change. Later positions included neuropsychology practice where he learned biofeedback and neurofeedback techniques for brain-related concerns. That experience informs his work with traumatic brain injury and cognitive change.
Personal experience as a caregiver and a family member affected by Alzheimer’s disease and cancer led him to focus on aging, hospice, caregiver stress, and geriatric issues. He has worked in home health, memory care, assisted living, and hospice-related settings. Sessions are offered in English and conducted from California.
Bryan brings years of varied practice and life experience to each client encounter, aiming for steady progress and practical coping skills.
Credentials
- LMFT (California)
- License 42542 · expires July 2027
- NPI
- 1174720478 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Bryan lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Divorce and separation
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Men's issues
- Traumatic brain injury
Approaches Bryan names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Bryan names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
How Bryan’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and decide which values matter most. It uses practical steps to increase actions consistent with those values, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes. Gottman Method focuses on communication patterns and emotional connection. It includes concrete tools for listening, expressing needs, and managing conflict to improve relationship interactions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bryan will discuss your goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. He adapts methods over time so sessions match what you need at each stage of work together.
Online work uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to offer flexibility. Video is useful for deeper conversations and exercises that benefit from visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or when video isn’t practical. Live chat and messaging let you check in between sessions or use shorter exchanges when that fits your schedule. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist help address?
Bryan works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family worries, parenting strain, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and traumatic brain injury.
What is his therapeutic approach and style?
He uses an eclectic, practical style that blends client-centered listening with structured techniques. Sessions often include skill practice, behavior-focused exercises, and discussing patterns that affect daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 28 years of experience working in schools, substance abuse settings, neuropsychology practices, and personal and clinical settings. That span includes work with dementia, brain injury, addiction, and hospice-related care.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, CA LMFT, and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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