About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts. He has 15 years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, and changes in life circumstances. He often helps people dealing with anger, low self-esteem, sleep problems, intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, and career stress.
Bruce also has experience supporting those managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and substance-related concerns.
How Bruce works
His style is collaborative and straightforward. He prefers short- to mid-term work and focuses on practical steps that fit each person's life. Sessions tend to emphasize setting clear goals, practicing new skills, and tracking small changes between meetings.
Bruce typically draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to build better coping habits. He also uses solution-focused work to find concrete strategies that move people toward their goals. Together, therapist and client decide which methods make the most sense for the presenting concern.
Clients describe an advocate who values fairness and opposes discrimination or abuse. Bruce aims to help people build belief in themselves while offering steady support through difficult moments. He invites prospective clients to talk about what brought them here and to shape a treatment plan that fits their priorities.
Bruce lists 2 ways of working on the entry:
What Bruce works with
The areas below are the ones Bruce selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family conflicts
- Family problems
- Grief
- Impulsivity
- Intimacy-related issues
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 15 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online therapy
Bruce commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT focuses on simple experiments and exercises people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and solve everyday problems.He also uses solution-focused therapy, which zeroes in on small, achievable steps and existing strengths. This approach is useful when someone wants quick, practical ways to move toward a specific goal, such as improving sleep, handling workplace stress, or repairing communication patterns.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't worked in the past, and then tailor methods to fit each person. Together they may mix CBT, solution-focused work, and practical skill-building to suit the situation.
Online sessions include video calls, phone conversations, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different needs. Video lets people work face-to-face when a deeper conversation is needed. Phone calls work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter audio check-in is preferred. Live chat and text are suited to short check-ins, homework support, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
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