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Kathi-Ann Busha

Kathi-Ann Busha, LCMHC

Therapist in Utah

Trauma-informed counselor with a practical approach

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6 years of experience listed

LCMHC professional credentials

English languages

  • Conversational style
  • Skill-focused work
  • Trauma care

About Kathi-Ann

Kathi-Ann Busha is a licensed clinical mental health counselor (LCMHC) in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and trauma. She also supports those dealing with ADHD, addictive behaviors, parenting strain, eating and body image concerns, and life transitions. Her tone is conversational and practical, aimed at making therapy feel manageable for someone taking a first step.

Her background includes six years of clinical experience and a range of work with trauma, sexual abuse, and long-term anxiety and depression. She uses an approach that focuses on how people tell their stories and how those stories shape feeling and behavior. That means talking through patterns, noticing unhelpful habits, and trying new ways of responding.

In sessions she blends client-centered conversation with techniques from narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness practices, and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing). She teaches straightforward skills - breathing, grounding, and thought-shifting - to help manage distress day to day.

Kathi-Ann aims to make therapy feel approachable rather than daunting. She works collaboratively to reframe problems and to build practical tools that fit into everyday life. People who want clear, conversational support and a mix of talk and skill practice may find her style helpful.

If you are in Utah and want to explore changes in mood, self-worth, or trauma recovery, her approach focuses on small, practical steps and reshaping the stories that keep problems going.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and collaboration. The therapist reflects what matters to the client and helps people shape goals and next steps. This approach suits anxiety, low self-esteem, and life changes where conversation and support are the main tools.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches simple techniques people can practice between sessions to manage strong feelings and impulsive reactions.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing their emotional charge. In practice this involves guided processing paired with bilateral stimulation and is often combined with stabilizing skills like grounding and mindfulness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best for their needs and goals. Together they’ll try options and adjust based on what helps most.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use conversation, skills practice, and EMDR-adapted methods effectively through remote sessions, and the therapist will discuss practical arrangements when you schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

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

Credentials

Utah

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kathi-Ann commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self esteem, ADHD, addictions, eating and body image issues, parenting strain, anger, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is conversational and client-centered, focusing on how people tell their stories and on teaching practical skills like mindfulness and thought-changing techniques.

What kind of experience does she bring?

She has six years of clinical experience working with trauma, long-term anxiety and depression, ADHD, and autistic traits among other concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LCMHC credential (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) in Utah and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm the current session options with the service before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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