Dr. LeAnn Bruce , LCSW

Dr. LeAnn Bruce is a licensed clinical social worker with three decades of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and the fallout from trauma. She also supports those coping with life changes, relationship and family problems, and issues common to caregivers and women.

Dr. Bruce listens first and asks practical questions to understand daily challenges. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change, using evidence-informed tools adapted to each person. She pays attention to values and life purpose while helping people rebuild routines and coping strategies.

Her background includes long clinical experience working with people affected by domestic violence, traumatic brain injury, and veteran and armed forces issues. That experience informs how she addresses safety, recovery, and practical next steps. Faith perspectives and conservative values are understood and respected when relevant to a person’s goals.

Therapy sessions mix conversational reflection with exercises to shift thinking and behavior. Dr. Bruce draws on approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and existential ideas about meaning. The focus is on small, sustainable changes that reduce distress and increase a sense of control.

People who appreciate straightforward guidance and a calm, listening presence often find this style helpful. Dr. Bruce practices in Kentucky as an LCSW and offers several online session formats to fit different schedules.

Therapeutic approaches in online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding a person's perspective. The therapist reflects concerns, validates feelings, and helps people set their own goals, which can be especially helpful for those feeling stuck or uncertain about next steps.

Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, which can reduce anxiety, manage depression, and support recovery from addictive patterns.

Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build motivation, making it useful for addiction, readiness for life changes, and improving self-care.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to identify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust the plan as needed. That shared process helps make sure techniques match a person’s preferences and needs.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people have a face-to-face conversation when bandwidth and time allow. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less internet. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, journaling between sessions, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to keep continuity of care and to use approaches like CBT and mindfulness in everyday life.