Christine Busch , LPC

Christine Busch is a licensed therapist based in Missouri with 32 years of clinical experience. As an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - she has worked with a broad spectrum of concerns, from mood disorders such as depression and anxiety to relationship challenges and more severe mental health conditions. Her practice emphasizes an interactive, strength-based approach that recognizes the client as the primary expert in their own life. Christine listens closely and helps people name their goals, explore options, and build practical strategies that fit their circumstances.

She often supports clients in connecting with community resources and practical supports when those are helpful. Christine uses cognitive behavioral therapy when appropriate and may suggest short exercises or “homework” to practice skills between sessions. Her style is collaborative and pragmatic, aiming to help people talk through issues, identify strengths, and develop concrete steps toward change.

Approaches for online care and practical support

Christine Busch integrates client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and trauma-focused techniques to meet a variety of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so the client can explore values and choices; this approach is helpful for life transitions, relationship concerns, and building self-understanding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill-building, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Trauma-focused therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by developing safety, coping strategies, and gradual processing of painful memories when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own communities and to continue care even when in-person visits are difficult, supporting consistent progress and practical problem solving.