- Years in practice
- 28
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Grief
About Bryan
Bryan Busse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 28 years of practice. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, and life transitions. His tone is practical and comforting for parents who need clear, direct support.
Bryan uses an eclectic mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. He focuses on building an empathic relationship so people can talk through what matters most.
Background and approach
Sessions are straightforward and aimed at problem solving as well as exploring feelings behind behaviors. His background includes work in addiction treatment, school-based programs for at-risk youth, and neuropsychology settings addressing traumatic brain injury, dementia, and pain management. That experience led him to work with caregivers and geriatric concerns in hospice, home health, assisted living, and memory care settings.
Personal life informs his work. He is a father and stepfather and has lived through caregiving, divorce, and loss. Those experiences shape his practical, grounded approach and give him firsthand insight into family stress and long-term illness.
In sessions he blends tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, attachment-informed ideas, and client-centered practice. He aims for clear, workable steps parents can try between visits, while also attending to emotion and meaning. His practice is based in California and sessions are offered in English.
He draws on decades of experience to help people move forward through difficult changes.
What Bryan works with
Everything Bryan lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bryan helps people with.
- 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 lists
- 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
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and choose actions that match their values. It can help parents who feel stuck by focusing on small, meaningful steps rather than getting caught in unhelpful thinking.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that make problems worse and replacing them with practical skills. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management where concrete tools and homework can make a difference.
Attachment-informed work and Emotionally-Focused ideas guide attention to how relationships shape emotions and behavior. This helps parents understand patterns with partners or family members and practice different ways of connecting during conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and daily life. That means trying tools, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time so it feels useful.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy parents. Video calls provide face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a short break or low-bandwidth moments. Live chat and text-based messaging let people check in between sessions or use brief exchanges when time is tight. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent while juggling family and work.
Questions people ask about Bryan
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting and family concerns, ADHD, addictions, relationship issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He takes a practical, empathetic approach that combines problem-solving with attention to feelings. The aim is to build a trusting relationship and find steps that fit daily life.
What relevant experience does he bring?
He has 28 years of clinical experience including work in addiction treatment, schools for at-risk youth, neuropsychology, and geriatric and hospice settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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