- 15 years experience
- Collaborative approach
- Goal oriented
About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker with 15 years of experience based in Massachusetts. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, anger, and low self-esteem. He also supports clients facing grief, parenting challenges, workplace issues, and life changes such as midlife transitions or aging concerns.
He works in a collaborative way. Sessions focus on setting clear goals and taking steps toward them. Bruce uses practical, talk-based methods that aim to build confidence and improve day-to-day coping. He encourages people to identify what matters most and to try small changes that add up.
Bruce commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused techniques. That means he looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact and helps people test new ways of thinking and behaving. He also helps clients rapid-cycle toward concrete, achievable goals when that fits their needs.
He has experience with a wide range of concerns including bipolar disorder, addiction issues, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, social anxiety, and communication or family problems. He is outspoken against discrimination and advocates for people with mental health needs.
Bruce prefers to work collaboratively and to plan treatment with each person’s goals in mind. If someone is unsure where to start, he offers a straightforward conversation to outline possible steps and a realistic plan. He aims to support steady progress and to be an engaged ally throughout the process.
How Bruce Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Work Online
Bruce often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and try different behaviors to see what changes. CBT can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and workplace stress because it breaks concerns into specific, manageable parts.He also applies Solution-Focused Therapy, which centers on setting small, achievable goals and building on what already works. This approach tends to move conversations toward practical next steps and measurable progress, which can be helpful for career planning, coping with life changes, and relationship communication problems.
Choosing the right approach is a joint process. He discusses a person’s concerns, goals, and preferences and then adapts methods to fit those needs. The plan can shift over time as goals and circumstances change.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins, avoid travel time, or allow a quieter space for focused conversation. A therapist can also use brief goal-focused sessions or standard-length meetings depending on what best supports progress.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Bruce address?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, anger, low self-esteem, grief, sleep difficulties, parenting and workplace issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works collaboratively and focuses on clear goals. Sessions emphasize practical steps, testing new coping strategies, and building confidence.
What is his background and experience?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working with a broad range of mental health issues and has advocated for people with mental health needs.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from other countries?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin work together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.