Elsa Busch , CA Psychologist 22979

Elsa Busch is a licensed psychologist practicing in California with 25 years of professional experience. Her California license is listed as CA Psychologist 22979, indicating she holds state licensure to practice as a psychologist in California.

Over the course of her career she has worked with a wide range of anxiety conditions, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, agoraphobia, and specific phobias. She also has experience supporting people with eating disorders, anger management concerns, and bipolar disorder. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, body image, communication and control problems, impulsivity, life purpose, mood disorders, narcissism, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, self-love, social anxiety and phobia, and women’s issues.

She specializes in Cognitive Behavior Therapy - an evidence-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns - and adapts treatment plans to incorporate other modalities such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and mindfulness practices to meet each person’s needs. Elsa approaches care with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, supporting and empowering clients as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Elsa Busch practices several evidence-based techniques that translate well to online formats. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that maintain distress and teaching practical skills to shift those patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness skills to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages acceptance of difficult internal experiences while clarifying personal values and committing to meaningful action.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and Elsa works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best align with a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative exploration helps tailor a treatment plan that feels practical and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by making it possible to meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family, and daily life, and support continuity of care when in-person meetings are not feasible.