About Jessica Garrett-Bruce
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Attachment-based
Cognitive Processing (CPT)
Coaching
Compassion Focused
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Jessica Garrett-Bruce
The provider is an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist and is currently working under the supervision of a licensed practitioner. Their current employer is Silvi Integrative Health.
Jessi Bruce is an associate therapist and San Diego native who brings together deep life experience, trauma-informed clinical training, and a grounded, relational approach to care. She is also a mother of three, and the years she devoted to raising her family have profoundly shaped the way she shows up as a clinician—cultivating patience, empathy, and a deep respect for the importance of truly listening to understand.
Before entering the mental health field, Jessi earned a Master’s degree in Strategic Communication, with an emphasis in marketing, public relations, and advertising. Her background in communication enhances her ability to attune to clients, clarify patterns, and foster meaningful dialogue in the therapeutic space.
In 2019, she became a certified yoga instructor and went on to manage multiple yoga studios in San Diego, deepening her understanding of the mind-body connection and the role of embodied awareness in healing. Feeling called to integrate wellness with clinical work, she pursued a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy.
During her clinical internship at VMR Therapy—a trauma-focused practice specializing in work with both survivors and offenders of domestic violence—Jessi facilitated both individual and group therapy. This experience provided her with deep insight into trauma processing, accountability, and interrupting intergenerational cycles of harm. She is honored to bring her training and life experience to Silvi Integrative Health.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Jessi approaches therapy with warmth, curiosity, and deep respect for each client’s lived experience. She creates a space that feels grounded, compassionate, and nonjudgmental, where clients can feel safe being honest, vulnerable, and fully themselves.
Her work is relational, trauma-informed, and holistic, integrating both emotional and mind-body awareness. She believes healing happens through connection, clarity, and compassion—helping clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and supported. Jessi’s style is collaborative rather than directive; she works alongside clients, not above them, and values building trust as the foundation for meaningful change.
Clients often experience her as calm, present, and deeply attuned, with a natural ability to balance empathy with insight and gentle challenge.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Jessi begins therapy by getting to know each client as a whole person—their story, relationships, strengths, struggles, and goals. Early sessions focus on building safety, trust, and understanding, while collaboratively identifying what the client wants from therapy.
Sessions are conversational, reflective, and structured around the client’s needs in that moment. Jessi integrates talk therapy with trauma-informed practices and mind-body awareness, helping clients notice patterns, explore emotional experiences, and develop practical tools for regulation, communication, and growth.
Therapy with Jessi is not rushed or formulaic. The process is individualized, paced with care, and responsive to each client’s readiness and capacity. Over time, the work often includes deeper emotional processing, insight-building, and strengthening healthier relationship patterns—supporting clients in creating lasting, meaningful change in their lives and relationships.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $225 for 55 minutes
Ongoing session: $225 for 55 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Alliant University, Master's in Marriage and Family Counseling
How soon can I make an appointment with Jessica Garrett-Bruce?
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Is Jessica Garrett-Bruce accepting new patients?
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What practice does Jessica Garrett-Bruce work with?
Jessica Garrett-Bruce works with Silvi Integrative Health.
What are common reasons for patients to see Jessica Garrett-Bruce?
Jessica Garrett-Bruce frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Jessica Garrett-Bruce on their profile.
What languages does Jessica Garrett-Bruce speak?
Jessica Garrett-Bruce speaks English.