About
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Parenting and family issues
About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns, and related issues such as sleep problems, anger, and low self-esteem.
He has supported people dealing with mood disorders including bipolar, as well as attention challenges like ADHD. He has also worked with grief, career strain, compassion fatigue, and the practical strains that come with midlife and aging concerns. He is opposed to discrimination and abusive behavior in any setting and has advocated for people with mental health needs.
Bruce describes his approach as collaborative. He helps people identify practical next steps and build confidence in their own choices. He uses cognitive behavioral ideas together with solution-focused talk to set concrete goals and track progress.
Sessions focus on clear problem-solving and skills you can use between meetings. Expectations about effort are discussed up front, and plans are adjusted as life changes. If someone is unsure where to begin, he talks through what led them to seek help and suggests a working plan.
He notes that short-term work up to a year may be appropriate for many concerns. The emphasis is on measurable steps, clearer communication, and strategies to reduce day-to-day stress so people can manage parenting, work, and relationships more effectively.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and doing therapy online
Bruce uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. CBT often involves setting specific goals, trying small behavior changes, and reviewing what worked in the next session. Solution-Focused Therapy is shorter-term and practical, concentrating on steps that move a person toward their goals and on what is already working in their life.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can be revisited as progress is made and life circumstances change.
Session logistics are not detailed in the biography, so confirm which online options are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Many people find that remote sessions let them apply skills between meetings more readily; the therapist will discuss practical arrangements and how to make sessions useful for everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting and family concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, anger, and related issues.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, goal-oriented style that blends cognitive behavioral ideas with solution-focused talk to set concrete steps and track progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts.
What credential and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is a LICSW practicing in Massachusetts.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.