Telehealth Psychotherapy

Tailored therapy for a
more peaceful
you.

Dr. Simone Leavell-Bruce provides compassionate, evidence-based psychotherapy via telehealth — helping you navigate OCD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and race-based stress from wherever you are.

Schedule a Consultation Meet Dr. Simone

Now Accepting New Clients

Secure, HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions available for adults and adolescents across North Carolina. Flexible scheduling to fit your life.

Telehealth · North Carolina

HIPAA Compliant

100% Telehealth

Flexible Scheduling

About Dr. Simone

A psychologist who
truly sees you

Dr. Simone Leavell-Bruce is a licensed psychologist and founder of Choosing Peace, PLLC — a premier telehealth practice rooted in the belief that healing is possible for everyone, and that access to quality mental health care should never be limited by geography.

With specialized training in OCD and anxiety disorders, trauma, and race-based stress, Dr. Simone brings a nuanced, culturally affirming lens to every therapeutic relationship. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practice — tailored to fit your unique story and goals.

Dr. Simone is passionate about providing a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely understood and empowered to create lasting change.

Credential

Licensed Psychologist (PLLC)

Specialization

OCD, Anxiety, Trauma & Race-Based Stress

Location

Charlotte, NC · Telehealth Statewide

Availability

Now Accepting New Clients

Areas of Focus

Specialized care for
real challenges

Every client brings a unique story. Dr. Simone's clinical expertise spans several intersecting areas of mental health, allowing for care that is both deep and comprehensive.

OCD & Anxiety

Evidence-based treatment for OCD and anxiety spectrum conditions, including ERP and ACT approaches tailored to each individual's needs and goals.

Trauma & PTSD

Compassionate, paced therapy for those who have experienced trauma — creating a grounded, safe space for processing, recovery, and reclaiming your sense of self.

Race-Based Stress

Culturally affirming support for the psychological toll of racial trauma, microaggressions, and systemic discrimination — with a lens that honors your full identity.

Depression

Warm, evidence-based care for persistent sadness, low motivation, and the weight of daily life — helping you reconnect with meaning and momentum.

Life Transitions

Support through career changes, grief, relationship shifts, and other turning points that leave us feeling unmoored — finding your footing with intention.

Professional Consultation

Consultation for organizations and mental health professionals seeking guidance on evidence-based interventions, culturally informed practice, and mental health strategy.

What We Offer

Our treatment programs

Choosing Peace, PLLC offers a focused range of services designed to meet you where you are — and guide you toward lasting well-being.

Individual Psychotherapy

One-on-one telehealth sessions tailored to your personal goals and challenges. We work collaboratively to understand your patterns and build sustainable change.

Intensive Outpatient OCD Program

A structured, high-frequency treatment program for OCD using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) — one of the most effective evidence-based approaches available.

Clinical Supervision

Supervision for pre-licensed and early-career mental health professionals — supporting clinical growth with expertise in OCD, trauma, and multicultural practice.

Organizational Consulting

Consulting for organizations seeking evidence-based mental health strategies, culturally informed programming, and workplace well-being frameworks.

Schedule a Free Consultation

Ready to start
choosing peace?

Taking the first step is often the hardest part. Reach out and we'll be in touch within one business day to schedule your free 15-minute consultation.

Phone

(980) 288-8174

drsimonebruce@gmail.com