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Bryan Busse, LMFT
California
LMFT in California - Stress and Grief
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT methods
- Geriatric and caregiver focus
- Addictions and ADHD
About Bryan
Bryan Busse is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California with 28 years of clinical experience. He works with stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, relationships, family and parenting concerns, and depression. He also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, attachment matters, blended family challenges, caregiver stress, and end-of-life support.
Bryan uses practical, skill-based work in sessions. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), attachment-focused approaches, client-centered methods, and emotionally-focused techniques. Sessions emphasize noticing thoughts and patterns, trying different responses, and building clearer routines that reduce distress.
His training includes a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and extensive clinical placements. Early career work involved substance use programs, school-based services, and county residential care for at-risk youth. He later worked in a neuropsychology practice treating traumatic brain injury, dementia, and chronic pain, which included experience with biofeedback and neurofeedback.
Bryan has practiced in private and clinical settings and developed a focus on geriatric care after personal caregiving experience for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease. He has worked with hospice, home health, assisted living, and memory care environments and understands the practical strains caregivers face.
In sessions he aims for clear, concrete steps rather than abstract talk. He encourages regular contact early in therapy to build momentum and adjusts frequency and length of sessions to fit ongoing needs. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the platform.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. It helps with anxiety, depression, stress, and habit patterns by giving concrete exercises and short experiments to try between sessions.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing internal experiences and choosing actions that match personal values. ACT can help when people feel stuck by guiding small values-based steps alongside mindfulness skills.
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and how early bonds shape current reactions. It can support people working through caregiver stress, blended family issues, and attachment concerns by clarifying relational triggers and building new interaction habits.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each client to select methods that fit their goals and preferences, and can combine CBT, ACT, or attachment ideas as needed. The choice evolves as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm which formats are currently offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. He recommends regular initial contact to build momentum and will adjust session length and frequency to match practical needs.
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Experience
28+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He commonly works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, and parenting concerns.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practice alternative responses. Sessions are practical and skills-focused with clear exercises to try between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He holds a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and has 28 years of experience across substance abuse programs, school-based work, residential care, and neuropsychology settings.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in California and practices from that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats here; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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