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Shauntis Bussey

Therapist(she)
15 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

So you’ve known for a while that you needed to talk to a therapist, but you’re not sure who will actually get you. Glad you found me. Maybe you’ve held it together so well that even you started believing your struggles weren’t “that bad.” You’ve learned to go it alone, carry all the responsibility, and push through. For a while, it worked: you checked the boxes, hit the milestones, got the bag. But now you’re exhausted, overthinking, and wondering why a life that looks fine on paper still feels so hard and empty. This is the point where you don’t need another cardigan-wrapped therapist who’s going to nod and let you fill the silence. You need someone who will get to the heart of things quickly, challenge you when it matters, and give you something you might not have right now: a soft place to land.

My approach to therapy

My style is warm and conversational, served direct with a dash of humor.

What you can expect from me

In our work, you’ll have space to unpack pressure, burnout, perfectionism, and identity stressors. My practice is culturally responsive and LGBTQ+ affirming. With insurance accepted and telehealth sessions statewide, getting started is seamless.

About me

  • I identify as
    Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Direct, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    15 years of experience
  • Training
    Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy at Alliant International University - California School of Professional Psychology
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English