Misa Butsuhara, LMFT

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist | Couples, Anxiety & Depression Specialist

Misa Butsuhara, LMFT is a highly experienced and compassionate therapist at CBTI of SoCal specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She brings expertise in couples therapy, infidelity recovery, anxiety, depression, and trauma-informed care.

Misa works effectively with adults, couples, teens, and families, drawing upon extensive clinical experience in psychiatric hospitals, dual diagnosis treatment, addiction rehabilitation, and trauma facilities.

Areas of Specialization

• Couples Therapy — Communication issues, conflict resolution, trust rebuilding, and relationship strengthening
• Infidelity & Affair Recovery — Specialized protocol for healing after betrayal, whether you are the hurt partner or the one who strayed
• Anxiety Disorders — Generalized anxiety, social anxiety, OCD, panic, and phobias
• Depression & Mood Disorders — Evidence-based treatment for depression, low motivation, and mood regulation
• Trauma-Informed Care — Compassionate treatment for trauma, PTSD, and related challenges
• Anger Management — CBT-based approaches to understanding and managing anger
• CBIT for Tics — Certified in Comprehensive Behavioral Intervention for Tics

Treatment Approach

Misa utilizes an evidence-based CBT approach that is warm, engaging, and collaborative. She believes in empowering clients with practical tools and strategies they can use both in and outside of therapy sessions. Her approach is tailored to each individual or couple's unique needs and goals.

For couples dealing with infidelity, Misa uses a specialized scientific protocol designed specifically for affair recovery — helping couples navigate the complex emotions, rebuild trust, and decide their path forward together.

Published Author

• The Other Woman's Affair — Based on her original research on infidelity
• How I Kicked My Tics — Co-authored to help children and families manage tic disorders

Available In-Person & Via Telehealth

Misa sees clients at our Newport Beach office and via secure telehealth throughout all of California. Whether you prefer in-person sessions or the convenience of online therapy, Misa provides the same quality of expert care.

Schedule an Appointment

Call 800-317-8010 (x2) or contact us online to schedule a consultation with Misa. You can also email info@CBTIofSoCal.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of couples issues does Misa treat?

Misa works with couples facing communication problems, trust issues, infidelity, conflict, life transitions, intimacy concerns, and general relationship dissatisfaction. She specializes in infidelity and affair recovery.

Does Misa offer telehealth sessions?

Yes. Misa offers secure telehealth sessions to clients throughout all of California, including couples therapy sessions online.

Can I see Misa for individual therapy too?

Absolutely. In addition to couples work, Misa provides individual therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, and other concerns.