ABOUT DR. REBECCA BUSBY, Psy.D. Registered Psychological Assistant, PSB33382

INTRODUCTION

Dr. Busby has an incisive wit that can reveal the truth and expose the humor in our human condition.  Humor assists us in facing and accepting our limitations.  Her own story is one of courage, strength, and wisdom. She has lived with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Sjogren's Syndrome for 30 years. She has persevered in the face of physical and emotional challenges that would defeat many, and maintains a positive attitude in her life despite decades of chronic illness.

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PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy in working with clients is based on Jungian, and Humanistic psychological theories.  These philosophies acknowledge the basic aspects of humanness such as the conscious, the unconscious, value, creativity, freedom, will, love, and spirit. I work with clients as a consultant to help each one understand the complexities of the path that he or she is walking at the time and to find alternatives leading to healing. In addition, I use Cognitive Therapy.  It is an extremely effective treatment for mood disorders, such as depression and anxiety.  It is essentially a way to become aware of, and question, your thoughts and beliefs. 
        
We experience stress from a variety of sources; these experiences can lead to emotional difficulties that interfere with our ability to function in daily living, and to sleep or eat properly.  Stress is a major direct contributor to our ratio of Health and Wellness.  Management of stress,  when combined with supportive relationships and social life, recreation/exercise, nutrition, and continued involvement, and learning in life, can help any individual reach his or her optimum potential.

As a therapist, I work with clients to empower them in their spirituality, in whatever form it takes.  Spirit is our connection to the Greater Whole, be that God, nature, soul, or all of these as seen in the infinite.  Even those who do not connect to a formally structured spiritual practice benefit from focusing on the larger picture. The simple act of gratitude is one means of remaining in a state of grace even through difficult times.

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EDUCATION

Dr. Busby graduated from California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California with a doctorate in Clinical Psychology.  She attended the first academic graduate program in the world for Women's Spirituality Master's Program at California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS).

Dr. Busby was trained in 1997 in Sand Tray Therapy in Zurich, Switzerland by Dr. Martin Kalff son of the founder/originator Dora Kalff.

Her specialties include: Health and Wellness, Chronic Medical Conditions, Pain, Palliative Care, Grief, Earth-Based Spirituality, Coping Strategies, and Gratitude and Adolescent Sex Offender Treatment.

Dr. Busby attended International Professional School of Bodywork (IPSB) where she did the 1000 hours in Massage Therapy in 1982-83.  This training provides a wealth of body awareness and knowledge important to her work in Health and Wellness.

Dr. Busby's previous career was as a Computer Systems Analyst in Financial Systems.

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EXPERIENCE

Dr. Busby worked in a community medical clinic running groups for patients with chronic medical conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer,  pain and many other physical conditions that affect daily life.  In the 1980's she co-founded and co-facilitated Joint Adventure a support group for people with arthritis. 

Dr. Busby has worked with adolescent sex offenders utilizing a process of group and  individual therapy including cognitive behavioral methods along with empathy development and self-growth.

Dr. Busby has an extensive background working in Women's and Earth-Based Spirituality including her research and dissertation:  Goddess Focused Spirituality: A survey of women's experiences and the implications for therapy.   She maintains an active interest in equal rights for all people and as such holds a feminist perspective.

Dr. Busby worked for two years in a crisis center in the Tenderloin section of San Francisco, working with virtually all forms of mental illness.  She has experience working with both inpatient and outpatient facilities with chronically mentally ill clients.

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PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member, Friends of Jung
Member, Arthritis Foundation
Member, American Pain Foundation
Member, S.D.P.A., Women’s Committee
Member, California Integrative Psychology
Member, San Diego Psychological Association
Member, California Psychological Association
Member, American Psychological Association

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J. Rebecca Busby, Psy.D., PSB33382 is a Registered Psychological Assistant working toward her license under the supervision of Dr. Tania Davidson, PSY16510, Licensed Clinical Psychologist.