Amy Bruce, LCSW, VA | Psychotherapist

About Amy Bruce

Focus areas

Anxiety

Parenting Counseling

Premarital Counseling

Coping Mechanism Development

Perinatal Mental Health

Stress Management

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Psychoanalytic

Compassion Focused

Psychodynamic

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Amy Bruce

I am a clinical social worker specializing in couples therapy, LGBTQ+ issues, and postpartum anxiety and depression. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I see relationships as central to the process of change and believe that learning to love and accept yourself completely is the key to creating the life you desire and deserve. My approach emphasizes being present in the moment to understand what a client is presenting, both verbally and nonverbally. Mindfulness is my most important value and way of connecting in the treatment room. I most enjoy working with people who are trying to reclaim themselves after realizing they have let others dictate their paths in ways that don't work for them. Homework is optional, but attendance is key in supporting growth. My clients find that I am skilled at listening and helping them identify what they want and need in life. My communication style is open, supportive, and direct. I help clients explore where they have come from and also learn and practice skills to move forward on their journeys. I earned my Master's in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin. I was always the person friends came to when they wanted to talk. After retiring from corporate America, I wanted to use the skills I'd developed to connect with others and work in a field that allowed me to incorporate many different paths to healing. I explored a multitude of approaches and was most drawn to talk therapy informed by the arts. Drawing on my history as a musician, writer, composer, and art lover, I integrate these influences into my work. I also completed postgraduate training in psychoanalysis to further explore interdisciplinary approaches. Today, I love what I do and continue to explore the paths and practices that have brought me to where I am now.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Parenting Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Virginia

Education and training

The University of Texas at Austin, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1871974667

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What practice does Amy Bruce work with?

Amy Bruce works with Rula Health - Virginia.

What are common reasons for patients to see Amy Bruce?

Amy Bruce frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Amy Bruce on their profile.