Derek Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT (he, him)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
Westlake Village, CA 91361
Let's Connect (747) 207-4345
I very much respect and appreciate your choice to begin therapy, which I understand is not always an easy choice to make. I believe that kindness and compassion are two of the most important qualities in a therapist and I strive to embody those qualities in my life and work every day. Helping others brings me great joy. I am passionate about helping people navigate depression, anxiety, and mood disorders, as well as many other issues. I practice with an integrative approach that involves guiding clients in exploring their thoughts, feelings, and experiences for the purpose of gaining insight and creating change in their lives.
My approach is client-centered, trauma-informed, and solution-focused. I utilize mindfulness-based interventions and psychoeducation about practical coping skills that allow my clients to work toward achieving their own mental health goals. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Call or Email Derek Bush now for a free 15 minute consultation - (747) 207-4345
Let's Connect (747) 207-4345
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $250
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Insurance
- Out of Network
Derek Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (747) 207-4345
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 145004 Derek Bush
- In Practice for 8 years
- Attended California Lutheran University, Graduated 2018
- Licensed by State of California / 145004
- Membership with CAMFT 2018
- Certificate from EMDR Institute - EMDR Trained 2022
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Derek Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (747) 207-4345
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
Expertise
- Coping Skills
- Family Conflict
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Men's Issues
- Mood Disorders
- Personality Disorders
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
Derek Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (747) 207-4345
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Integrative
- Interpersonal
- Person-Centered
- Trauma Focused
Derek Bush
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (747) 207-4345