Bryan Busse

Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 28 years of practice in California. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, relationship and parenting strains, as well as caregiver and hospice and end-of-life concerns. He also supports those coping with ADHD, addictions, compassion fatigue, and life changes.

He works in a straightforward, empathetic way and focuses on building trust early. Sessions are collaborative - clients talk through what matters most and try practical steps that fit their life. He draws on a range of methods to match each person's needs rather than using one fixed approach.

Bryan earned a master's degree with honors in Counseling Psychology and completed internships in substance abuse treatment, high school counseling, and residential care for at-risk youth. He later worked in a neuropsychology practice where he gained experience with traumatic brain injury, dementia, and pain management. That work included exposure to neurofeedback and biofeedback techniques.

He became a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in 2004 and has worked in both clinical settings and private practice. Personal experience as a caregiver for a family member with Alzheimer’s disease shaped his interest in geriatric and hospice-related care, and he has collaborated with hospice, home health, and memory care services.

Clients can expect a mix of practical problem solving and emotional support. Bryan aims to tailor session length and frequency to the client's situation and to adjust the plan as needs change.

How therapeutic approaches shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then move toward values-based actions; it suits grief, anxiety, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and teaches tools to shift reactions and coping skills; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on emotions and attachment in relationships, helping people understand and change interaction patterns that cause distress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That collaborative process helps decide which methods to emphasize and how to adapt them over time.

Practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions around busy schedules, reducing travel time, and keeping continuity when life gets hectic. Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm available online options before booking. The focus will be on finding a rhythm and session length that fit daily life and the therapeutic goals rather than on a fixed formula.