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I am Dr. Laurie Bruce, a clinical psychologist and mindfulness coach. For the last 25 years, I have had the privilege of providing psychotherapy, consultation and supervision to thousands of clients and students. My passion is helping to guide people on their journey towards loving and accepting themselves unconditionally.

I have had the privilege of working with many gifted therapists over the years. My investment in my own personal therapy and clinical supervision has been the single most important gift I have given myself and it helps me to be the best therapist, mother and friend that I can be.

If you are searching for more peace in your life or just want to feel like you are ENOUGH, I am here to share wisdom that I have learned over the last two and a half decades from my clients, supervisors and therapists.

Join me for discussions on mindfulness, resilience, authenticity, radical acceptance, vulnerability, boundaries and so much more.

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Testimonials

Here is what others have shared about working with me individually or in my group coaching programs:

This was my first group therapy experience and I loved it!!!! When people join together to support on another amazing things happen!!! I adored this experience and feel blessed to have been involved and my ability to help others with my life experiences and learn stuff from others!!! This is a great addition to my weekly therapy and it gives me a positive outlet to be vulunerable! ❤️

This format is such a wonderful tool to see that you are not alone and ideas for what is working for some and tap into your motivation towards progress in any and all areas of life. The number in this group was over-whelming till I got onto just concentrate more on your buddy and self... I appreciated the time and effort and know I will be back for more.... Even when life is good, it's important to be striving forward so we don't stagnate and a professional ear and guide is so important..What a Blessing you are!!!!!! Thank YOU!!!!!

Dr. Laurie Bruce is a kind, compassionate provider. Dr. Bruce has guided me to better health both physically and mentally. Thank you Dr. Bruce .

This was wonderful! Women need more groups like this for support in our daily lives. It was so refreshing to see we all struggle with such similar challenges.

I was amazed at how quickly people opened up, this must be credited to Laurie's approach.

Thank you for all the time and effort you put into this boot camp! I have written down my mantra and find I repeat it often.

It was life changing. Thank you

Overall I was impressed to be impacted as much as I was and to finally have a handle on this man/woman thing! 2 marriages and a couple long term relationships and I might as well still be 12 years old trying to please my f***kng father! Enough. I would like to be in another relationship but only if it's joy-filled and authentic for me! Way too old and too wise to be in another one that just doesn't work

Thank you so much for putting this together! And for free, too. That was a huge undertaking for you. I think it was a success- thanks again!

It was nice that you recognized and reminded everyone to work at a pace that was comfortable for them. I liked knowing it was ok to just observe sometimes.

Even though I haven't quite finished, and my goal is to, I loved the experience. It got me to stop and think about what I wanted. I did decide to continue with the Embrace program, however I feel that the information I gained from the 10 day boot camp was very valuable. I would be interested in doing another boot camp on a different topic - parenting, exclusively professional, etc.

Wish it could have gone on and on!!! (well I know it actually is...)