- Cognitive Behavior Therapy
- Mindfulness methods
- DBT influenced work
About Elsa
Elsa Busch is a California Psychologist with 25 years of professional experience. She works with people who struggle with stress, anxiety, eating concerns, anger, bipolar disorder, and depression. She speaks English and practices from California.
Elsa uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy as a core approach. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness methods when they fit a person's situation. In sessions she focuses on clear, practical tools that help manage strong emotions, reduce panic, and change unhelpful patterns.
People come to her for specific problems like panic attacks, obsessive worries, or difficulties with body image and eating. She also supports those dealing with relationship communication problems, control or impulsivity concerns, and issues tied to attachment and self-worth. Work can include learning skills for anger and resentment, and finding steadier mood management for bipolar and mood disorders.
Sessions tend to emphasize skill-building and short-term strategies alongside deeper examination of patterns that keep problems returning. Conversations cover where trouble shows up in daily life, what triggers intense reactions, and what small changes would make life easier. Homework and practice between meetings are common to help new skills stick.
Elsa describes her approach as respectful and sensitive. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to review goals and next steps.
How cognitive and behavioral approaches work online
Elsa bases much of her work on Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which helps people notice how thoughts and actions keep problems going and then practice new ways of responding. CBT is useful for anger, panic, social anxiety, and mood symptoms because it breaks issues down into manageable steps.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication. Mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques are offered to help people make room for difficult feelings while choosing values-based action.
Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the process. She will collaborate with each client to decide which approaches fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That often means trying skills in-session and adapting them between meetings based on how they work in everyday life.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also lets people practice skills in real-world settings between meetings so progress can be tracked and adjusted.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger problems does she address?
She works with people who have trouble managing anger, resentment, or losing their temper and with those affected by someone else’s anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She centers Cognitive Behavior Therapy and adds Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness tools as they fit the client's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional work experience in clinical practice.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a California Psychologist, CA Psychologist 22979, practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session to discuss goals and next steps.