Kathi-Ann Busha, LCMHC

Kathi-Ann Busha is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in Utah who brings an open, conversational approach to working with children, teens, and families. She has supported people facing family conflict, the transition to adulthood, long-term depression, persistent anxiety, stress, and the effects of abuse and trauma. As an EMDR-trained therapist, she has worked directly with clients who have experienced sexual abuse and sexual trauma, and she has experience supporting individuals with ADHD, those on the autism spectrum, and people who describe themselves as quirky.

Her counseling style emphasizes collaborative conversation and reframing - helping clients view their concerns and the stories they tell in a different light without altering the factual events. She blends trauma-focused work with skill-building, teaching mindfulness and meditation practices and cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns and manage everyday distress. Her practice integrates EMDR and narrative therapy methods alongside elements of DBT, CBT, and mindfulness to address emotional, behavioral, and somatic aspects of wellness.

Kathi-Ann acknowledges how challenging it can be to seek therapy and to find a good fit, and she commends those who take the first step. She aims to work alongside clients to address their concerns and support them in moving toward a more balanced, purposeful life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kathi-Ann offers several evidence-informed approaches tailored to the needs of each client. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps people process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity; it can be used with individuals who have experienced abuse, accidents, or other traumatic events. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating emotions, managing intense reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which is helpful for chronic emotional distress and relationship challenges. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client’s perspective guides the work and the therapist offers empathy, understanding, and support.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kathi-Ann collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts interventions over time based on progress and client feedback.

Online therapy with Kathi-Ann can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, support continuity of care, and accommodate the communication style that works best for each client.