paula e. bruce, ph.d.
clinical and forensic psychology
clinical and forensic psychology
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does therapy take?
Every person comes to therapy with concerns that exist in the context of that person's own personal biological history and life experience. As such, each person's process and need will be different and the amount of time needed in therapy will vary.
What problems do you treat?
Dr. Bruce maintains a general practice but has expertise in treating a number of specific problems. Click here to see a listing of typical presenting problems that are part of Dr. Bruce's practice.
Do you take insurance?
Dr. Bruce is an in-network provider for Anthem Blue Cross. However, many insurance plans have 'out-of-network' mental health benefits which you can also use. Dr. Bruce will work with you to help you utilize your benefits and will provide billing to aid in insurance reimbursement, as necessary.
What is your style? Do you do cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Any good psychotherapy will naturally include cognitive-behavioral techniques and Dr. Bruce's approach is no exception. However, Dr. Bruce's approach goes beyond this, to include a deeper level of exploration and, therefore, increased self-awareness. Dr. Bruce will help you gain a greater understanding of your own construction and of the unconscious conflicts and unexamined patterns in your life. By exploring how these conflicts and patterns have their root in your past and present, Dr. Bruce can help empower you to pursue the greater choices that exist for you in the present and future.
Do you see families?
Yes. Dr. Bruce also has an expertise in working with high conflict families.
How expensive is testing and will my insurance pay for it?
Testing is somewhat expensive and insurance companies will usually not pay for it. As testing is often done for educational reasons or legal reasons, it is not often considered a medical necessity, and as such is not covered by most insurance policies. It is on a very rare occasion that an insurance company will pay for your testing. If you are seeking testing, you should, therefore, be prepared to pay for it out-of-pocket. The cost of testing varies according to the questions being addressed, and thus according to the extent of testing that is required. Please feel free to discuss your specific testing concern with Dr. Bruce in order to obtain the expected fee for that testing.
How do I make an appointment?
Please feel free to telephone the office directly at 310.271.2275 to make an appointment.
Every person comes to therapy with concerns that exist in the context of that person's own personal biological history and life experience. As such, each person's process and need will be different and the amount of time needed in therapy will vary.
What problems do you treat?
Dr. Bruce maintains a general practice but has expertise in treating a number of specific problems. Click here to see a listing of typical presenting problems that are part of Dr. Bruce's practice.
Do you take insurance?
Dr. Bruce is an in-network provider for Anthem Blue Cross. However, many insurance plans have 'out-of-network' mental health benefits which you can also use. Dr. Bruce will work with you to help you utilize your benefits and will provide billing to aid in insurance reimbursement, as necessary.
What is your style? Do you do cognitive-behavioral therapy?
Any good psychotherapy will naturally include cognitive-behavioral techniques and Dr. Bruce's approach is no exception. However, Dr. Bruce's approach goes beyond this, to include a deeper level of exploration and, therefore, increased self-awareness. Dr. Bruce will help you gain a greater understanding of your own construction and of the unconscious conflicts and unexamined patterns in your life. By exploring how these conflicts and patterns have their root in your past and present, Dr. Bruce can help empower you to pursue the greater choices that exist for you in the present and future.
Do you see families?
Yes. Dr. Bruce also has an expertise in working with high conflict families.
How expensive is testing and will my insurance pay for it?
Testing is somewhat expensive and insurance companies will usually not pay for it. As testing is often done for educational reasons or legal reasons, it is not often considered a medical necessity, and as such is not covered by most insurance policies. It is on a very rare occasion that an insurance company will pay for your testing. If you are seeking testing, you should, therefore, be prepared to pay for it out-of-pocket. The cost of testing varies according to the questions being addressed, and thus according to the extent of testing that is required. Please feel free to discuss your specific testing concern with Dr. Bruce in order to obtain the expected fee for that testing.
How do I make an appointment?
Please feel free to telephone the office directly at 310.271.2275 to make an appointment.
paula e. bruce, ph.d.
clinical and forensic psychology
360 north bedford drive, suite 219
beverly hills, ca 90210
tel: 310.271.2275
email: info@drpaulabruce.com
psy16248
clinical and forensic psychology
360 north bedford drive, suite 219
beverly hills, ca 90210
tel: 310.271.2275
email: info@drpaulabruce.com
psy16248
