Amy  Bruce
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Amy Bruce

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
New York Accepting Online
Hudson Heights Not Accepting In-person
Updated May 9, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Artists' mental health
  • Gender identity & transgender health
  • LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics

Professional statement

Amy Bruce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in New York, NY. Amy is passionate about helping clients who experience depression, including as a result of grief or trauma. Many of Amy’s clients feel overwhelmed with feelings of sadness, loneliness, disconnection from loved ones, frustration, or a lack of motivation. Other clients find themselves experiencing panic attacks that leave them unable to participate in daily life.

Amy helps these clients by providing them with a warm, nonjudgmental space to talk about their feelings. Her approach to therapy is psychodynamic, meaning that she helps clients make connections between what happens in their lives and their innermost beliefs, desires, and wants. She places heavy emphasis on having a quality therapeutic relationship based on trust and mutual regard. Her main goal is to help clients learn how to accept themselves and to practice self-care.

Amy earned a Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Texas at Austin. She has a certification from the Metropolitan Institute for Training Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy. Her style is collaborative, patient, and kind. She helps clients to break out of negative emotional cycles and to move forward with their lives.


Message to clients

My hope for my clients is that they feel seen, understood and accepted for exactly who they are. I believe in the power of relationships to effect change, and that a warm and empathic relationship with me as your therapist will give you the support you need to work toward the life you want and deserve.


Specialties

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Artists' mental health - Understanding of highly creative minds; goal setting related to the artistic and creative process; support finding meaningful balance in one’s life

Gender identity & transgender health - Exploring gender identity, including trans, non-binary, and gender variant identities; support throughout the process of transition

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Loveland Therapy Fund Clients

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • NYU Student Health Insurance (Wellfleet / Cigna PPO)
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $100 (45min)
  • Couples sessions: $125 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
  • IvyPay

Location(s)

Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue Please inquire about hours
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu Please inquire about hours
  • Fri 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Sat 7 pm to 9 pm
  • Sun 4 pm to 9 pm

Hudson Heights practice
554 West 183rd Street, New York, New York 10033
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 8 a.m. to 9 a.m, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Wed 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri 8 a.m. to 9 a.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m
  • Sat 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
  • Sun 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years

Valera Health, therapist, 2021 - Present

Metropolitan Institute for Training in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Certificate in Adult Psychoanalysis, 2021


Licensure

New York: 091917


Languages

English