What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Whitney is amazing. She is empathetic thoughtful, a good listener and is always able to see the big picture. Whitney is truthful and is always super helpful in creating action plans to get me through whatever I‚Äôm going through. With Whitney‚Äôs support. I‚Äôve been able to navigate some big life events during the past year or so. So grateful to work with her.”
Less than 1 month ago
“Whitney has helped me to hone in on my routine as someone with ADHD, and provides extra resources and worksheets. She has encouraged me to exercise, and to prioritize myself. She is a stable, consistent, professional, kind person, and she has helped me a lot.”
Less than 1 month ago
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
FemaleEthnicity
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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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Antioch University, Master's in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1942405568
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Whitney is amazing. She is empathetic thoughtful, a good listener and is always able to see the big picture. Whitney is truthful and is always super helpful in creating action plans to get me through whatever I’m going through. With Whitney’s support. I’ve been able to navigate some big life events during the past year or so. So grateful to work with her.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
Whitney has helped me to hone in on my routine as someone with ADHD, and provides extra resources and worksheets. She has encouraged me to exercise, and to prioritize myself. She is a stable, consistent, professional, kind person, and she has helped me a lot.
Less than 1 month agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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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.
What languages does Whitney Bruice speak?
Whitney Bruice speaks English.