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Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & AssociatesGroup practice

Group practice
California
Custody issues-Medical professionals' mental health-Race & cultural identity- Relationship issues-Complex PTSD (C-PTSD)-Entrepreneur mental health-
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Practice Information

Welcome to our practice. We are a group of several skilled, experienced and culturally diverse clinicians in Beverly Hills and DTLA who are privileged to work with individuals, couples and families of all kinds. Our style is focused on helping you understand your development in a way that allows you to become unstuck from your concerns. Our common sense approach is aimed at helping you gain insight into your past and present, enabling you to make healthier choices about your present and future. We treat a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual assault/abuse, relationship concerns, high conflict couples/families, compulsive behaviors, learning disabilities, ASD, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ concerns, first-generation concerns, BIPOC concerns, parent-child difficulties and anger management, to name a few. It is important to us that you feel like you can be understood, on every level. Come as you are. We’re here to help.

FAQS

What services does your practice offer?

We are a full-service therapy group practice located in Beverly Hills and DTLA. We offer individual, couples, and family therapy. In addition, we offer psychoeducational evaluations and neuropsychological testing. We also conduct forensic evaluations in civil litigation matters. In addition, our practice is experienced in working with TV productions on supporting their cast and crew on any psychological matters for which consultation or support might be required.

What are your practice's specialties?

We treat a range of concerns including but not limited to depression, anxiety, childhood trauma, sexual assault/abuse, relationship concerns, high conflict couples/families, compulsive behaviors, learning disabilities, ASD, eating disorders, LGBTQIA+ concerns, first-generation concerns, BIPOC concerns, parent-child difficulties and anger management, to name a few. We work with children, adolescent and adult clients, all racial/ethnic backgrounds, all religious backgrounds and clients of all genders and sexual orientations.

We are especially experienced in working with clients who have experienced trauma, particularly sexual trauma, with those who struggle in relationships with others and with high conflict divorce families.

How does payment work at your practice?

We are in-network with Cigna/Evernorth health insurance and Medicare.

If you have PPO insurance of any kind, we can happily provide superbills to you for you to submit to your insurance company for direct reimbursement of the fee. Fees start at $200 per session, depending on the provider and the service offered. We are happy to answer any questions you may have about our fees.

Why should I choose your practice?

We are a unique, highly-regarded practice with outstanding, compassionate clinicians, some with over 25 years of experience. It is our aim to ensure that you are matched with the right clinician who could be the most helpful to you through your therapy journey. Our work together will be depth focused, aimed at helping you gain and deeper and richer understanding of yourself and the important people around you. With deeper self-awareness, our goal is to empower you to make the choices that lead to meaningful and healthier changes in your life. We work collaboratively with other health providers, as required, to ensure that you are supported in the most helpful way.


Head of Practice's Licensure

California: PSY16248

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Custody issues - Supporting children and parents and collaborating with courts when necessary to address issues of visitation, custody schedules, co-parenting, and mediation

Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma

Race & cultural identity - Exploring topics of racial, cultural, and ethnic background as it relates to one’s family origins and personal identity

Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Complex PTSD (C-PTSD) - Recovering from the impact of long-term, repeated traumatic events, such as emotional abuse and neglect

Entrepreneur mental health - Processing through the emotional highs and lows of running a business; learning about one’s values and exploring how these values impact the decisions that one makes for the business




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Cigna

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$225 (50min)