MEET OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
CEO/Founder
Executive Clinical Director
Senior Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Psychologist
DR. PAULA BRUCE
Dr. Paula Bruce is the Founder, CEO and Executive Clinical Director of this growing practice which includes excellent multilingual, multiethnic clinicians who work with a diverse group of clients. She is an experienced and well-respected clinical, forensic and media psychologist who has been licensed in California (PSY 16248) since 1999. Dr. Bruce is additionally licensed in New York (026403) and Virginia (081008411).
Clinical Director
Senior Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Psychologist
DR. JANICE NISHIYAMA
Dr. Janice Nishiyama is the Clinical Director and a Senior Clinical Supervisor in the practice. She earned her Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) and Master of Arts (M.A.) degrees from the well-respected California School of Professional Psychology, Los Angeles. She has been a licensed psychologist in California since 1999 (PSY 16545).
Clinical Supervisor
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
ASHLEY WENDT
Ashley Wendt, M.A., LMFT is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT 128374) and Clinical Supervisor in the practice. Ashley received her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, with a specialization in trauma. She has a wide range of clinical experience, working with adults, adolescents and couples of all backgrounds, to address trauma, personality issues, relational concerns, grief and mood regulation.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
KELVIN MARTINEZ
Kelvin Martinez, M.A., AMFT is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 124195) working under the supervision of Dr. Janice Nishiyama (PSY 16545). He received a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles and comprehensive clinical training at AIDS Project Los Angeles where he worked in depth with adults, couples, and groups from a diverse range of life experiences.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor
RITU LAL
Ritu Lal, M.A., AMFT, APCC is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 124477) as well as a Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC 10484) practicing under the supervision of Dr. Paula Bruce (PSY 16248). She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Liberal Arts at Sarah Lawrence College and received her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from University of Massachusetts Global. She completed extensive clinical training at the Hillside Wellness Center. While at Hillside, Ritu worked with adults, children, couples, and families with a range of conditions related to mood dysregulation, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, grief, personality disorders, and relational issues pertaining to couple and family distress.
Registered Psychological Associate
DR. JENNIFER ARIAS
Dr. Jennifer Arias is a Registered Psychological Associate (PSB 94026124) working under the supervision of Dr. Janice Nishiyama (PSY 16545). She received her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology with a Minor in Education at the University of California, Los Angeles and her Master of Arts (M.A.) and Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) from Azusa Pacific University. Dr. Arias has extensive training working with children, adolescents, adults, couples and families on a variety of issues, including grief/loss, anxiety, depression, relational issues, trauma, and intergenerational conflict in families.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
NEVE JOHNSON
Neve Johnson, M.A., AMFT is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 140119) practicing under the supervision of Dr. Paula Bruce (PSY 16248). She completed her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Psychology at Arizona State University and received her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of Southern California. Neve received comprehensive clinical training at Beit T’Shuvah working with a variety of clients ranging from adults, groups, families, and couples. She has a wide breadth of clinical experience including addiction, mood dysregulation, anxiety, trauma, personality disorders, and interpersonal concerns. Neve works with children, adolescents and adults from varying backgrounds including the BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities.
Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist
JOLIE RITTENBERRY-KRAEMER
Jolie Rittenberry-Kraemer, M.A., AMFT is a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT 144210) practicing under the supervision of Ashley Wendt, M.A., LMFT (LMFT 128374). She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in Fashion Design at Parsons The New School for Design and received her Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University, Los Angeles, with a specialization in LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Psychology.
Office Manager
CRYSTAL LEE
Crystal Lee, B.S. is the Office Manager for Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates. She graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychobiology. Crystal is indispensable to both the Beverly Hills and the DTLA office and is responsible for all of the office management and administrative needs of the practice, including managing all insurance and billing issues, managing the practice’s social media accounts, and taking care of all of the general office needs.