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Kathi-Ann Busha

Kathi-Ann Busha, LCMHC

Utah

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LCMHC - Anxiety and Trauma

  • EMDR methods
  • DBT skills
  • Mindfulness practice

About Kathi-Ann

Kathi-Ann Busha is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah with six years of experience. She works with young adults and others on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, and life transitions. Her approach is conversational and direct, aimed at helping people make sense of what they are facing and find practical ways to cope.

She uses an integrative style that blends narrative work with mindfulness and skills training. That means she helps people reframe the stories they tell about themselves while also teaching concrete tools like grounding, breathing, and thought-challenging exercises. Sessions focus on real-life skill building alongside reflective conversation.

EMDR is part of her practice for people who have trauma linked to distressing memories. She pairs that with techniques from Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity. The goal is to reduce the hold of painful memories while improving day-to-day coping.

People who feel stuck after major life changes, who struggle with chronic anxiety or depression, or who want help managing ADHD or body-image concerns often seek her out. She also works with issues tied to family of origin, codependency, grief over separation or divorce, and compulsive behaviors.

Her sessions are conversational and skills-focused. She helps clients identify patterns, try small changes, and track what works. To begin, prospective clients choose an online matching step and schedule a first meeting to see if the fit feels right.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what someone says so they can better understand their own thoughts and feelings; it helps when someone needs space to sort out identity, choices, or relationship questions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, handling conflict, and reducing impulsive actions - useful for anxiety, anger, and impulsivity. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is aimed at easing the strong emotional charge tied to traumatic memories by using guided techniques to process those memories safely.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most manageable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan over time based on what helps.

Confirm what session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific online delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a school or work day, allow shorter check-ins when a full hour is not possible, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals often use these practical benefits to help therapy fit into everyday life while working toward clearer thinking and better emotion regulation.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBody imageCodependencyControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, addictions, self-esteem, eating and body-image concerns, parenting strain, and life transitions.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions mix talking through issues with teaching skills like mindfulness and thought-challenging.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including trauma, long-term depression, and anxiety.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) licensed in Utah and practices in that state.

Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are used?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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