Bruce Norquist, M.A., L.P.C.

Bruce brings a warm, collaborative, and compassionate approach to therapy, grounded in respect for each person’s story and a belief in their inherent worth and dignity. After 29 years in higher education developing leaders, mentoring, and supporting college students, he transitioned into counseling to help individuals and couples build emotional awareness, navigate life’s challenges, and move toward meaningful change.

“My goal is to create a counseling space where clients feel grounded, seen, and supported—an environment where deep reflection can lead to healthier internal rhythms and a more compassionate way of relating to oneself.”

Bruce earned his master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Moody Theological Seminary. He works with adolescents ages 17 and older, adults, and couples. His clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, ADHD, insomnia, life transitions, vocational stress, workplace burnout, spiritual trauma, and “church hurt.” In couples work, he helps partners understand recurring patterns of conflict, reduce blame, and build more attuned, effective connections.

Bruce takes an integrative approach drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), mindfulness, self-compassion, and family systems theory. He works collaboratively with clients to increase emotional awareness and psychological flexibility, helping them slow down, understand their inner experiences, and respond to challenges with greater intention and compassion.

Bruce enjoys spending time with his family, reading, exercising, and cheering on the Chicago Cubs and Bears. In his free time, you will find Bruce savoring a good cup of coffee or tea, walking his 1-year-old Australian shepherd, listening to podcasts, or outside enjoying nature. 

Bruce can be reached at
(630) 653-2300 ext. 300