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Carolyn Bruce, LPC

Warm, collaborative counseling for life’s challenges
  • Client-centered supportive care
  • CBT and DBT skills
  • Growth through life transitions

About Carolyn Bruce

Carolyn Bruce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 14 years of experience supporting people as they work through life’s challenges and transitions. Based in Louisiana, she has experience helping individuals from a range of backgrounds, including minority populations, and she works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, parenting stress, career challenges, ADHD, and more.

Her approach is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, compassion, and understanding, with an emphasis on seeing the person beyond any label. Carolyn draws from a blend of evidence-informed methods, including cognitive-behavioral therapy, humanistic work, psychodynamic techniques, and rational-emotive strategies, tailoring each plan to the client’s needs and goals.

She recognizes that reaching out for support can take real courage. Carolyn focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can build insight, strengthen coping skills, and move toward personal growth and a more fulfilling life, one step at a time.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionADHD

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Blended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Carolyn Bruce have?

Carolyn Bruce has 14 years of experience providing therapy and support for a range of life challenges.

Is Carolyn Bruce a licensed therapist?

Yes. Carolyn Bruce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license numbers are TX LPC 88202 and LA LPC 3935.

In which languages does Carolyn Bruce provide therapy?

Carolyn Bruce provides therapy in English.

Where is Carolyn Bruce located?

Carolyn Bruce is located in Louisiana.

How can I work with Carolyn Bruce as my therapist?

You can work with Carolyn Bruce through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable and what fits your schedule.

Does Carolyn Bruce work with international clients?

No. Carolyn Bruce does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Carolyn Bruce cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors like your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Tools That Translate Well to Online Care

Carolyn Bruce integrates practical, skills-based approaches that can work well in online therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on noticing unhelpful thought patterns and experimenting with new ways of responding, which can be especially useful for concerns like anxiety, stress, depression, and self-esteem challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and healthier communication, supporting clients who want concrete strategies for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, relationship conflict, or coping with life changes. Carolyn also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship and helps clients clarify what matters most as they move toward their goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Carolyn collaborates with each client to understand needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts the pace and focus of sessions so the work feels relevant and doable.

Online therapy offers flexible options, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. This variety can make it easier to fit support into a busy schedule, keep momentum between sessions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable day to day.

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