- Years in practice
- 15
- Credentials
- LICSW
- Licensed in
- Massachusetts
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Anger management
About Bruce
Bruce Richards is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) based in Massachusetts with 15 years of practice. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. He supports people coping with grief, career strain, sleep problems, ADHD, and the ups and downs of mood disorders.
Richards favors a collaborative style. He helps people set clear, achievable goals and works alongside them to reach those goals.
Background and approach
Sessions emphasize straightforward skills and steps rather than long talks about past events. He commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behavior. He also uses solution-focused therapy to build on what is already working and develop quick, practical strategies.
These methods are used to address anger, social anxiety, workplace stress, and parenting challenges. Bruce has spent much of his career advocating for people with serious mental health issues, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. He is clear about opposing discrimination or abuse in any context and brings that stance into his practice.
When someone is unsure where to begin, he offers a joint discussion about what brought them to therapy and which steps might help. He typically accepts short-term work up to one year and aims to be an encouraging, steady presence throughout treatment.
What Bruce works with
Everything Bruce lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Bruce helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Paranoia
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Bruce lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How these approaches guide online parenting support
Bruce commonly uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that cause stress or conflict. In practice this means identifying specific thoughts, testing them, and trying new behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood.He also uses solution-focused therapy to build on strengths and find small changes that lead to quick improvements. That approach focuses on what is already working, sets short-term goals, and tests simple steps that can make parenting and relationship challenges more manageable.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process can include trying an approach for a few sessions and adjusting based on progress.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter, focused check-in is needed. Live chat and text let people send quick updates, try briefer problem-solving, or keep momentum between longer sessions. These options make scheduling more flexible and help fit therapy into a busy parenting life.
Questions people ask about Bruce
What concerns does Bruce address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, grief, sleep problems, ADHD, and mood disorders among other concerns.
What is his therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and goal focused. He emphasizes clear steps and practical strategies rather than lengthy exploration alone.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of clinical experience working in Massachusetts with a wide range of mental health issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an MA and is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for online work.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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