DR. MARIA BRUCE

Introduction

Maria C. Bruce is a former Medical Doctor from Argentina with a Master’s Degree in Applied Psychology from NYU. She is a licensed Psychotherapist, Coach, and Consultant with a private practice in New York City, specializing in high-performing individuals and teams across sports, entertainment, tech, finance, beauty, and fashion industries. Mental training. Maria Bruce. Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

Authorship and Publications

Maria is a renowned author of a series of mental training books for teens, including “Mental Training for Soccer” and “Entrenamiento Mental Para Jugar Al Fútbol.” Her work empowers young individuals to enhance their mental resilience and performance through practical strategies and insights. Her insights into emotional health are also featured in top publications like Forbes, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Brides, Vogue, and Vice.

 

Entrepreneurship and Consulting

As an entrepreneur, Maria has founded and consulted for various mental health apps. She also serves as an advisor in the esports and sports industries, leveraging her expertise as a sports psychology consultant. Additionally, she is a mental health consultant for various labels, artists, and artist managements. Mental training. Maria Bruce. Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

Focus of Practice

Maria’s practice focuses on high-achieving young adults and adults aiming to conquer their goals. Her expertise includes optimal performance, stress management, goal setting, workplace productivity, self-esteem, emotional well-being, relationship issues, and coping with major life changes. She offers coaching and consulting services to individuals, teams, and companies to enhance performance, manage stress, problem-solve, boost productivity, and improve communication skills. Mental training. Maria Bruce. Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

Early Career and Transition

Maria began her career in Sports Medicine with Argentine athletes and Italian Olympic athletes at the Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (CONI) in Rome. Her interest evolved to Mental Health and Wellness, focusing on positive cognitive-behavioral therapy, solution-focused brief therapy, and biofeedback.

 

Background in Music Industry

Before her career in applied psychology, Maria worked as a label manager for Universal Music International and as an artist manager. Her diverse background provides a unique perspective on the challenges faced by high-achieving individuals.

Community Initiatives

Maria is the founder of “Thanks, You Made My Day,” an online community fostering positivity and wellness with over 29,000  followers. She also volunteers at Pegasus Therapeutic Riding. Mental training. Maria Bruce. Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

Education

  • M.A. in Applied Psychology ( Mental Health and Wellness ), New York University, New York, USA
  • Medical Degree, Universidad del Salvador, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Credentials

  • Certificate of Achievement in Biofeedback, Biofeedback Resources International Corporation, New York, USA
  • Certificate of Training, Gestalt Institute of Toronto, Toronto, Canada

INTERNSHIPS & residencies

  • Clinical Psychology – Institute of Family Health  (New York, USA)
  • Biofeedback – Dr. Leah Lagos (New York, USA)
  • Sports Medicine – Comitato Olimpico Nazionale Italiano (Rome, Italy)
  • Medicine – Hospital Italiano (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
  • Medicine – Hospital Fernandez (Buenos Aires, Argentina) Mental training. Maria Bruce.. Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

Professional Society Memberships

  • Association For Applied Sport Psychology

Honors & AWARDS

  • Worldwide Leader in Health Care & Top Behavioral Therapist and Mental Health Counselor in New York, NY – The International Association of HealthCare Professionals
  • Samsung Innova IoT Award– Nomination
  • Latinas in Tech – Finalist

Additional work experience

Volunteer Experience

  • Program Volunteer – Pegasus Therapeutic Riding www.pegasustr.org 
  • Board Member – Flying Manes Therapeutic Riding  www.flyingmanes.org  Mental training. Maria Bruce.

    Books. Sports Psychology. Arts

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