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John Buse

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT (he, him)

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Available both in-person and online
6363 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 531 Los Angeles, CA 90048
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My office is located near The Grove (90048), easily accessible to clients from Beverly Hills (90210), West Hollywood (90069), and surrounding Los Angeles areas. We all have moments when life feels uncertain or overwhelming. I believe that each person carries inner wisdom and resilience, although negative core beliefs can make it difficult to access. The therapeutic relationship is a key part of healing—built on honesty, respect, and understanding. My goal is to help you reconnect with your strengths and explore new ways of seeing yourself and your life, allowing growth, clarity, and greater self-acceptance to emerge.
As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples improve communication, empathy, connection, and intimacy. I also work with individuals navigating dating, breakups, fears, anxiety, depression, and life purpose. My trauma-informed approach integrates deep listening, mindfulness, and EMDR to support healing, growth, and emotional well-being.
Beginning therapy is a meaningful step toward transformation. As a Certified Imago Relationship Therapist, I help couples strengthen intimacy, communication, empathy, and connection. I also help individuals navigate relationships, anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. If you’re ready to begin, I invite you to reach out for a no-fee consultation.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

John Buse, LMFT (In person and Telehealth)

6363 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 531

Los Angeles, CA 90048 map

 (323) 601-5604

John Buse, LMFT, CIRT (Telehealth Only)

8687 Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90069 map
My website
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$275 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist helping people navigate life's challenges & move toward healing, growth, and clarity.
John Buse
Let's Connect (323) 601-5604
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

John Buse, LMFT (In person and Telehealth)

6363 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 531

Los Angeles, CA 90048 map

 (323) 601-5604

John Buse, LMFT, CIRT (Telehealth Only)

8687 Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90069 map
My website
I specialize in Relationship Issues, Anxiety and Trauma and PTSD 
$275 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
I'm a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist helping people navigate life's challenges & move toward healing, growth, and clarity.
John Buse

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $275
  • Couple Sessions $300
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa, Zelle
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I am an out-of-network insurance provider, Flexible Spending Account FSA debit cards are accepted, and Health Savings Account (HSA) debit cards are accepted. I am a PPO Out-of-Network provider only. For any questions regarding this please call or email.
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John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604
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I am an out-of-network insurance provider, Flexible Spending Account FSA debit cards are accepted, and Health Savings Account (HSA) debit cards are accepted. I am a PPO Out-of-Network provider only. For any questions regarding this please call or email.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 51115 John Buse

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Antioch University, Graduated 2006

    • Additional Credentials

  • Certificate from Imago Relationships International
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I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples create meaningful change. I'm licensed in California and trained in EMDR, mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
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John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604
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I have over 20 years of experience helping individuals and couples create meaningful change. I'm licensed in California and trained in EMDR, mindfulness, and Imago Relationship Therapy.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Relationship Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bisexual
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Domestic Abuse
  • Eating Disorders
  • Grief
  • Lesbian
  • LGBTQ+
  • Men's Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Obesity
  • Self Esteem
  • Sex Therapy
  • Sexual Addiction
  • Spirituality
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Thinking Disorders
  • Transgender
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I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life stressors. I also work with couples struggling with communication or intimacy. Early sessions focus on understanding patterns, emotions, and beliefs that keep you stuck. Treatment often includes mindfulness and EMDR to alleviate distress, promote clarity, and foster a deeper emotional connection.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604
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I help individuals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life stressors. I also work with couples struggling with communication or intimacy. Early sessions focus on understanding patterns, emotions, and beliefs that keep you stuck. Treatment often includes mindfulness and EMDR to alleviate distress, promote clarity, and foster a deeper emotional connection.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604

9 Endorsements

Kimberly Clapp
Kimberly Clapp
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT
John has been a colleague since 2008, he is on the top of my referral list. He is caring and kind, non judgmental and an expert in the field. I find John to be knowledgeable and empathetic. It is a pleasure to endorse John as he is a trusted colleague.
Tony Davis
Tony Davis
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
John is a therapist who not only knows what makes relationships work, he also cares deeply about the work he does with couples and individuals. He is at the top of my referral list. He helps couples navigate difficult conversations with skill and caring.
Dr. Tony Madril
Dr. Tony Madril
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, DSW, LCSW
Experienced. Knowledgeable. Compassionate. Mr. Buse is all of these; therefore, I regularly refer clients to him because I trust that every person will receive the same quality of care and individualized treatment that I provide to my own clients.
Kate Balestrieri
Kate Balestrieri
Psychologist, PsyD, PACT, CST, CSAT-S, EMDR
In addition to being a good friend, John and I have worked together for years. In every domain of our interactions, John's compassion and warmth take center stage. He is intuitive and sharp in his work, and an amazing therapist.
Evie Shafner
Evie Shafner
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
As a therapist, it is so important to me to have great clinicians who are also great people, whose hearts and empathy I can trust. John is one of those people . I know when I refer people or couples to him, they are in very good hands .
Matthew D Silverstein
Matthew D Silverstein
Psychologist, PhD
John has been an invaluable resource as a referral for couple therapy. His work in the arena of LGBTQ affirmative therapy honors the many ways in which coupling occurs. He has also steadily served the community for many years with many success stories.
Negar Khaefi
Negar Khaefi
Marriage & Family Therapist, MFT, LPCC
Lance Tango
Lance Tango
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Chris Tompkins
Chris Tompkins
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
John is a kind and warmhearted man and a thoughtful, talented clinician. He is especially skilled in couples work and creates a trusting, genuine therapeutic relationship where clients feel supported and understood.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults , 
Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Single Parent , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • EMDR
  • Gestalt
  • Humanistic
  • Imago
  • Imago Relationship Therapy
  • Interpersonal
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Transpersonal
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In our first session, we'll explore what's been happening in your life and what you hope to gain from therapy. I integrate mindfulness and trauma-informed care to help you understand yourself and express your needs more clearly. As we work together, you'll gain insight, learn new tools, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604
"
In our first session, we'll explore what's been happening in your life and what you hope to gain from therapy. I integrate mindfulness and trauma-informed care to help you understand yourself and express your needs more clearly. As we work together, you'll gain insight, learn new tools, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Photo of John Buse, Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (323) 601-5604

Location

Primary Location

John Buse, LMFT (In person and Telehealth)

6363 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 531

Los Angeles, CA 90048

(323) 601-5604

Email Me

My website

Additional Location

John Buse, LMFT, CIRT (Telehealth Only)

8687 Melrose Avenue

Los Angeles, CA 90069

(323) 601-5604

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Cities

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John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 601-5604
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John Buse
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT
Call for a free consultation now - (323) 601-5604