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- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- 25 years experience
About Elsa
CA Psychologist Elsa Busch has 25 years of professional experience and works primarily with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. She practices in California and offers therapy in English.
Busch uses cognitive behavior therapy as a central method. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness techniques as needed. Sessions focus on concrete strategies - changing unhelpful thinking, building coping skills, and practicing new behaviors between meetings.
She has long experience helping people with panic, obsessive thoughts, social fears, and other anxiety problems. She also addresses mood instability and concerns around eating and body image. Conversations typically include symptom planning, skill-building, and stepwise exposure to feared situations when appropriate.
In sessions she works with clients to set clear goals and measure progress. That can mean tracking mood, practicing emotion regulation skills, or testing new habits in small steps. The approach is practical and paced to each person’s needs.
To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not accepted.
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Approaches used and how online sessions fit into care
Elsa Busch centers treatment on cognitive behavior therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is commonly used for panic, social anxiety, obsessive thinking, and mood problems.She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy. DBT teaches concrete emotion regulation and interpersonal skills that help with intense mood swings and impulsive reactions. Acceptance and commitment therapy is another tool she draws on; ACT helps people clarify values and practice mindful action toward what matters.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches match their goals, symptoms, and daily life. That choice can change as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session delivery methods. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether video or phone sessions are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals adapt their methods so skills practice and symptom monitoring remain practical even when sessions are remote.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, a range of anxiety problems, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, communication problems, and trauma-related symptoms.
What is her therapy style?
She centers treatment on cognitive behavior therapy and integrates DBT, acceptance and commitment therapy, and mindfulness where helpful. Sessions emphasize practical skills, behavior change, and measurable goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience. That background includes treating anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and eating-related problems.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, credential number 22979, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on your location and selected plan.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.