WELCOME TO PBA PSYCHOLOGY GROUP

A CLINICAL, FORENSIC AND MEDIA PSYCHOLOGY PRACTICE

Beautiful offices in Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles and also serving throughout California, New York, Virginia and Florida via telehealth

ABOUT PBA

Welcome to PBA PSYCHOLOGY GROUP, INC. (formerly known as Paula E. Bruce, Ph.D. & Associates). We are a group of exceptional, ethnically diverse, experienced psychologists and therapists, providing services in-person in Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles and also serving throughout California, New York, Virginia and Florida via telehealth. As a premier clinical, forensic and media psychology practice, we provide a range of services including individual and couples psychotherapy, high-conflict family services, psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing, forensic evaluation, and media consultation.


Our psychotherapy work together will aim to assist you in gaining insight and deeper self-awareness, strengthening your state of mental health, increasing moments of clarity, and empowering you to make the best choices that lead to meaningful life changes. Regardless of your concern, we will be able to find the right clinician in our practice who is skilled, compassionate, experienced and able to help you.

Experience the benefits of compassionate care by well-trained, trauma-informed psychologists and therapists.

Our unique services provide personalized solutions:

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    Individual Therapy

    One on one therapy for children, adolescents and adults for a range of presenting concerns

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    Couples Therapy

    Therapy for couples from all backgrounds dealing with communication struggles, infidelity and betrayal, sexual intimacy and more

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    High-Conflict Family Services

    Services for high-conflict families including family reunification, co-parenting, and parenting plan coordination

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    Psychological Testing

    Psychoeducational and neuropsychological testing to evaluate all learning differences, ASD, ADHD and more

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    Forensic Evaluations

    Evaluations in civil litigation matters for trauma and PTSD, mental health evaluations and expert witness testimony

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    Media Consultation

    Providing insightful on-camera analysis on a range of psychological issues for TV and documentaries and providing on and off set mental health support for TV and film productions

OUR WORLD-CLASS TEAM

At PBA, our clinicians bring a wealth of knowledge in a variety of specialties, ensuring you receive the highest standard of care. We invite you to explore the in-depth backgrounds of our therapists and team members, each deeply committed to providing you with compassionate care and effective mental health support.

Discover the depth and expertise of our team of skilled therapists, psychologists, and clinicians by exploring each professional’s educational background, dedicated training, and areas of specialty.

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    PAULA BRUCE, PH.D., LP

    CEO / Founder / Executive Clinical Director

    Licensed Psychologist

    Senior Clinical Supervisor

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    JANICE NISHIYAMA, PSY.D., LP

    Clinical Director

    Licensed Psychologist

    Senior Clinical Supervisor

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    ASHLEY WENDT, M.A, LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

    Clinical Supervisor

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    KELVIN MARTINEZ, M.A., LMFT

    Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

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    JOLIE RITTENBERRY-KRAEMER, M.A., AMFT

    Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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    NEVE JOHNSON, M.S., AMFT

    Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

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    ERIC WINDELL, M.S., AMFT

    Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

  • VIET ANH HO, M.A., M.S., AMFT, APCC

    VIET ANH HO, M.A., M.S., AMFT, APCC

    Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist

    Registered Associate Professional Clinical Counselor

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    CRYSTAL LEE, M.A.

    Office Manager

APPOINTMENTS & INQUIRIES

We are a practice of therapists and psychologists in Beverly Hills and Downtown Los Angeles and also serving all of California, New York, Virginia and Florida via telehealth.

Consultations are confidential and by appointment only.  Please contact us directly at 310.271.2275 , email us at info@pbapsychology.com or provide your contact information to schedule an appointment with any of our clinicians.

For information regarding forensic evaluations, expert witness testimony, or media consultation, please contact Dr. Paula Bruce directly at 310.271.2275 or drpaula@pbapsychology.com