- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Short-term support up to one year
About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and other life challenges. He offers short-term work up to one year and uses clear, problem-focused methods.
He has treated a wide range of mental health concerns including bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, major depression, anxiety disorders, and grief. He also addresses parenting and family-related problems, workplace issues, and challenges tied to aging and blended families. His background includes years of advocacy for people with mental health needs and a stated opposition to discrimination or abuse in any setting.
Bruce favors practical, collaborative work. He helps people set real goals and chooses approaches that match those goals. If a person is unsure what to pursue, he discusses what brought them in and outlines potential paths forward.
His day-to-day methods draw on cognitive behavioral approaches and solution-focused talk therapy. Sessions focus on identifying patterns that cause distress and testing small changes that can make daily life more manageable. He is straightforward about the effort required and works alongside clients on those steps.
People who choose him can expect a clinician who prioritizes direct problem-solving and advocacy. He frames progress as a series of concrete steps rather than vague promises. He looks forward to meeting prospective clients and working toward the goals they set together.
How CBT and solution-focused work for online sessions
Bruce uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy as primary tools. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses to lower anger and anxiety. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on immediate goals and small, practical steps that can change daily routines and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts methods based on what the client needs. That collaborative process helps decide whether to focus on changing thinking patterns, practicing specific skills, or setting short-term behavioral experiments.
The original biography did not list session formats, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use focused exercises, homework, and straightforward behavioral experiments in online sessions to address anger, stress, and relationship problems while working toward the goals agreed on together.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger or related problems does he address?
He works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, impulsivity, workplace frustration, and resentment that builds over time.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, problem-focused approach that sets concrete goals and tests small changes in daily life.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience as a LICSW in Massachusetts.
What credentials and location apply?
He holds an MA and practices as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported and can he see people abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.