Whitney Bruice, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Whitney Bruice

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Drug Addiction

Affirming Therapy

Behavioral Problems

Life Transition

Anxiety

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Dialectical (DBT)

Positive Psychology

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Whitney Bruice

Increasing awareness and learning effective ways to cope with situations, as well as communicate feelings, can lead to positive change and more meaningful relationships. Anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, gender identity, substance use, and exercise/eating/sleeping routines are some of the subjects we can explore. I also enjoy working with people who want to improve their athletic performance. My approach I use CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy) in my practice. I believe it?s important to examine the underlying thoughts and feelings that influence mood and drive your actions. My focus I work mostly with adult clients who need support coping with situations and making decisions and changes in their lives. I?ve been employed at UC Santa Barbara for the past 18 years, working with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. The primary issue has been substance use, but many clients also face other mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and identity formation. In my private practice, I work primarily with adults under 50 who live in and around Santa Barbara or Los Angeles. Goals include improved awareness of thoughts, processing feelings, learning healthy coping skills, identifying an authentic value system, and developing a meaningful lifestyle. My communication style I genuinely enjoy connecting with others and creating a supportive, non-judgmental space for my clients. I?m consistent and timely but understanding if others need a little grace time. My journey to mental healthcare I loved my high school psychology class (I?m from Berkeley). I came to UC Santa Barbara as a psychology major, not sure what to do with it. After working in local schools, I realized students needed more help with their personal lives than academics, so I went on to earn my Master?s in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1942405568

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What practice does Whitney Bruice work with?

Whitney Bruice works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Whitney Bruice?

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