Dr. LeAnn Bruce, LCSW

Dr. LeAnn Bruce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Kentucky with 30 years of clinical experience helping people navigate difficult life transitions. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family concerns, and coaching for coping with life changes. Her work is informed by a broad range of clinical approaches and a commitment to practical, skills-based care that supports lasting change.

She has a particular emphasis on supporting women, veterans, caregivers, and families confronting domestic violence, traumatic brain injury, or the stresses of caregiving. Her practice also addresses questions of life purpose and the unique issues that can arise from family dynamics. Dr. Bruce brings sensitivity to faith-based perspectives and conservative values when relevant to a client’s goals, creating space for values-informed exploration alongside evidence-informed techniques.

Dr. Bruce centers therapy on helping clients explore meaning, move beyond guilt and shame, and build resilient coping strategies. As an LCSW - a licensed mental health professional trained in psychotherapy and social systems - she combines empathy with clinical tools to empower people to rediscover purpose and strength while walking alongside them through difficult transitions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care options

Dr. LeAnn Bruce uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive space where clients lead the pace and focus of work while the therapist listens, reflects, and helps identify goals. This approach is helpful for people seeking a collaborative, empathetic process to explore feelings, values, and life direction.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT offers structured tools for changing behaviors and improving day-to-day functioning.

Mindfulness therapy is used to teach present-moment awareness and stress-management skills that can reduce reactivity and improve coping with difficult emotions. These practices often complement other therapeutic techniques to support emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Bruce works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as change occurs.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and to receive consistent support from licensed professionals regardless of location.