Licensed clinical social worker recordArizona
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW9802
- Licensed in Arizona
- LCSW, licence LCSW-21804
- NPI
- 1164651220
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arizona
These details come from information Nancy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Nancy
Nancy Busch is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arizona with 15 years of experience in behavioral health. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work in inpatient psychiatric settings, community mental health, and on military bases.
Nancy works from a client-centered approach that aims to build a working relationship first. Early sessions focus on listening and clarifying what the person hopes to address. She uses straightforward conversation to identify practical goals and small steps toward them.
Her methods include cognitive behavioral techniques to examine thought patterns and behaviors, solution-focused strategies to break problems into manageable pieces, and trauma-focused therapies to address the effects of traumatic events. She also draws on the Gottman Method for people concerned about communication and relationship patterns.
Nancy has experience supporting people who served in the armed forces and first responders, based on her work at military bases and related settings. She combines that background with clinical methods to address post-traumatic stress, panic, and other trauma-related symptoms.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Nancy and the person she works with define concrete steps, track progress, and adjust the plan when needed. She frames therapy as practical problem-solving and direct support for everyday challenges.
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How Nancy’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship. In practice this means the therapist spends the first sessions getting a clear view of priorities and what the person wants to change. It helps with stress, relationship concerns, and deciding practical next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions often include exercises to test unhelpful thoughts, small behavioral experiments, and strategies to manage anxiety or panic symptoms. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on reducing the impact of traumatic memories and on managing post-traumatic stress symptoms through structured techniques tailored to the person’s needs.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Nancy will collaborate with each person to select methods that match their goals, lived experience, and pace. She adjusts tactics based on what helps in week-to-week sessions rather than committing to one fixed method up front.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy life and keeping appointments that might otherwise be missed due to travel or work. The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can allow for shorter check-ins, easier scheduling around jobs, or not needing travel time, making it simpler to maintain regular appointments.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida, Arizona
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, career issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centered with a focus on building a working relationship, setting practical goals, and using direct conversation to identify steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience in behavioral health across inpatient psychiatric care, community mental health, and military settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with AZ LCSW and FL LCSW credentials and is based in Arizona.
In what languages does she work?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she accept international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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