Therapist profile
Bruce Richards, LICSW
Massachusetts
LICSW - Anger and Relationship support
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- CredentialsLICSW
- LicenseLICSW, Massachusetts / 110111
- NPI1568756575
- Experience15 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- CBT based
- Solution focused
- Goal oriented
About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts with 15 years of experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and family problems, and related concerns such as low self-esteem and sleep difficulties.
He has experience supporting people with bipolar disorder, grief, ADHD, and mood disorders. He has also worked with clients dealing with workplace strain, communication problems, impulsivity, and issues tied to midlife and aging. He states opposition to discrimination or abuse and has a background in advocacy for people with mental health needs.
Bruce favors practical, goal-oriented sessions. He combines cognitive behavioral approaches with solution-focused talk therapy. That means sessions look at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect, and then focus on small changes that move someone toward concrete goals.
He prefers a collaborative style. Clients can expect to discuss what brought them to therapy, set short- and medium-term goals, and pick strategies to test between sessions. The amount of work varies by person, and he notes that some people work with him for shorter periods of up to one year.
Bruce aims to help people build confidence and make steady changes in daily life. If someone is unsure what direction to take, he offers to talk through concerns and create a clear plan together.
How sessions work
How his approaches work in online sessions
Bruce uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution-Focused Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT involves spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress, anxiety, or reactive responses. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on practical steps and short-term goals to change day-to-day patterns and improve relationships or work functioning.Choosing an approach is collaborative. He will discuss your goals, try strategies together, and adjust the plan based on what works. The aim is to identify concrete skills you can use between sessions and to track progress over weeks and months.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example they can reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone join from a quieter location when that is possible. Licensed professionals, including therapists using CBT and solution-focused methods, can adapt exercises, homework, and goal setting for remote work so progress continues even when meeting virtually.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with people who struggle with anger that affects relationships, work, or family life and includes related problems like impulsivity and control issues.
How would he approach temper and reactivity in sessions?
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to look at thought patterns tied to anger and combines them with solution-focused talk to identify practical steps and skills to try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience as a clinician working with mood disorders, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and complex family and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and practices in Massachusetts.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does he take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I start?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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