Bryan Busse, LMFT
Experienced California LMFT specializing in family care
- Stress and anxiety
- Geriatric caregiver support
- Relationship and family therapy
About Bryan Busse
Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of licensure who approaches clinical work with a blend of practical experience and empathic engagement. He emphasizes building a trustworthy, empathetic relationship that allows individuals and families to explore and resolve the concerns that matter most to them. Drawing on a lifetime of personal experience alongside professional training, he uses an eclectic, client-centered approach to tailor therapy to each person's unique needs.
Bryan earned a master’s degree with honors in Counseling Psychology and gained early clinical experience working in substance use and adolescent programs, including treatment for opiate users and school-based services for young people experimenting with substances. He also practiced with at-risk youth in county-mandated residential care and later joined a neuropsychology practice addressing traumatic brain injury, brain disorders, dementia, and pain management. During that time he trained in neurofeedback and biofeedback, integrating a more medical model with psychological approaches. His broad background informs work across addictions, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive or neurologically linked concerns.
Personal experience as a caregiver and survivor of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease inspired a specialty in geriatric and end-of-life care. He has worked in hospice, home health, personal assistant services, independent and assisted living communities, and memory care settings. He brings particular focus to stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting, and depression, while also addressing aging and geriatric issues, attachment and blended family issues, cancer and caregiver stress, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, men’s issues, and traumatic brain injury. Clinically, he integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Bryan has lived and traveled internationally, gaining perspective from time spent in developing countries, and brings a previous background in business and finance to his therapeutic work, helping clients identify practical, realistic steps forward. He practices in California and provides services in English. He is not accepting new clients at this time.
Bryan earned a master’s degree with honors in Counseling Psychology and gained early clinical experience working in substance use and adolescent programs, including treatment for opiate users and school-based services for young people experimenting with substances. He also practiced with at-risk youth in county-mandated residential care and later joined a neuropsychology practice addressing traumatic brain injury, brain disorders, dementia, and pain management. During that time he trained in neurofeedback and biofeedback, integrating a more medical model with psychological approaches. His broad background informs work across addictions, traumatic brain injury, and cognitive or neurologically linked concerns.
Personal experience as a caregiver and survivor of a family member with Alzheimer’s disease inspired a specialty in geriatric and end-of-life care. He has worked in hospice, home health, personal assistant services, independent and assisted living communities, and memory care settings. He brings particular focus to stress, anxiety, grief, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family challenges, parenting, and depression, while also addressing aging and geriatric issues, attachment and blended family issues, cancer and caregiver stress, divorce and separation, hospice and end-of-life counseling, men’s issues, and traumatic brain injury. Clinically, he integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), the Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
Bryan has lived and traveled internationally, gaining perspective from time spent in developing countries, and brings a previous background in business and finance to his therapeutic work, helping clients identify practical, realistic steps forward. He practices in California and provides services in English. He is not accepting new clients at this time.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Gottman Method Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bryan Busse have?
Bryan Busse has 28 years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Bryan Busse a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details are CA LMFT 42542.
In which languages does Bryan Busse provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Bryan Busse located?
He is located in California.
How can I work with Bryan Busse as my therapist?
Therapy with Bryan Busse is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bryan Busse work with international clients?
Bryan Busse does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bryan Busse cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as a client’s location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
To get started, interested individuals can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, the first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit for You?
Many people consider whether remote therapy can address their concerns effectively. For a range of common issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or life transitions, online therapy is often as effective as traditional in-person sessions and can be a practical option for many individuals.One of the primary benefits of online therapy is flexibility. People can connect with licensed professionals in the format that suits them best - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistent care alongside work, family, and other responsibilities.
Licensed professionals offer a variety of therapeutic approaches, and it is possible to change therapists if a different fit is needed. For many, remote therapy provides an accessible, adaptable way to pursue personal growth, manage symptoms, and work toward goals with the support of trained therapists.