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Estrelita Bruce

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

1 year of experience

Verified by Octave
In Texas
Accepting 9 Insurance providers

Meet Estrelita

Welcome! I’m a compassionate licensed therapist who supports clients in enhancing their mental and emotional well-being. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space to explore experiences, gain clarity, and grow at your own pace. I aim to equip you with practical tools and meaningful insight to strengthen self-care, support emotional wellness, and honor spiritual values when desired. Together, we’ll work toward personal growth and a healthier, more grounded version of you.

Together, we’ll work toward personal growth and a healthier, more grounded version of you.

Communication Style

  • Authentic
  • Calming
  • Mindful
  • Open-minded
  • Warm

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

  • Anger Issues
  • Animal Loss
  • Anxiety
  • Caregiver Burnout
  • Cultural Issues/Racial Stress
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict (1 adult in session)

Focus Areas

  • Black community
  • Students

Approach

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for Texas residents

2626 Cole Ave
Suite 300, Dallas, Texas 75204

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Session Details

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Insurance Accepted

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

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Education

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

Frequently asked questions

Estrelita Bruce accepts Oscar TX, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Centivo, and Prime Health. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Texas are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Estrelita Bruce is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Estrelita is licensed to practice in Texas, so clients located in Texas can book sessions. Estrelita’s Texas license number is 86708, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Estrelita Bruce has been practicing therapy for 1 year. Estrelita’s education and training include PhD - Christian Counseling, South Florida Bible College & Theological Seminary; MS - Professional Counseling, Grand Canyon University; MS - Juvenile Forensic Psychology, Prairie View A&M University. Over that time, Estrelita has worked closely with Black community and Students.

Estrelita Bruce works with Black community and Students and specializes in Anger Issues, Animal Loss, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Life Transitions, Relationship Concerns, Religious Trauma, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Sleep, and Stress, among other areas. These are the areas where Estrelita spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Estrelita is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Estrelita Bruce draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Estrelita’s style is authentic, calming, mindful, open-minded, and warm. In Estrelita’s words: “Together, we’ll work toward personal growth and a healthier, more grounded version of you.”

Estrelita Bruce (she/her) offers therapy in English. Estrelita identifies as Black/African American.

Estrelita Bruce offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 2626 Cole Ave in Dallas. Estrelita is licensed in Texas, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Estrelita Bruce is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Estrelita will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Estrelita’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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