Nancy Busch
LCSW
Calm, practical therapy for everyday challenges
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- Client-centered care
- Trauma-informed methods
- Practical coping skills
About Nancy
Over her career she has worked in inpatient psychiatric settings, community mental health, and on military bases in the US and abroad. That background informs her work with first responders and veterans, and with people facing trauma and post-traumatic stress. She uses plain language and a collaborative tone in sessions.
Nancy combines client-centered care with cognitive behavioral strategies and solution-focused tools. She also integrates trauma-focused methods when past events are affecting day-to-day functioning. Sessions focus on clear goals, coping skills, and steps that can be practiced between meetings.
In the first sessions she prioritizes creating a supportive, non-judgmental space and developing a plan that fits each person’s needs. She pays attention to communication difficulties, career stress, compassion fatigue, and relationship problems while tailoring interventions to what the individual wants to accomplish.
Nancy encourages people to take small, manageable steps toward change and to use skills learned in sessions in real life. She asks questions, listens, and adjusts plans as progress is made. Her aim is to help people regain control over daily challenges and move toward better well-being.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
How Nancy’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns, and helps set goals based on what matters most. This approach helps when someone needs support processing emotions or deciding next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions usually include practical exercises and simple skills to try between meetings. CBT can be useful for anxiety, panic attacks, anger, and mood problems.
Trauma-focused methods pay attention to how past events affect current life. When trauma is part of the picture, sessions include pacing, grounding skills, and ways to reduce overwhelming reactions rather than only talking through details.
Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each person to identify goals and pick or adapt approaches that fit those goals and preferences. That process may shift as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings are arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people connect from different locations when in-person visits are not practical. Licensed professionals can use these formats to help people practice skills, manage symptoms, and track progress over time.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Arizona
- Experience
- 15+ years
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LCSW · No. SW9802
- License (Arizona)
- LCSW · No. LCSW-21804
- NPI
- 1164651220
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Nancy commonly work with?
She works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. She also helps with relationship strain, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue.
What is her approach or style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative. She uses cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques and brings trauma-informed methods when relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health settings, including inpatient care, community mental health, and work on military bases.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed in Arizona and Florida and practices from Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.