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Throughout my counseling career, I have always been interested -- fascinated, in fact -- in finding meaning and value in the experiences of others, joyful and sorrowful, frightened or courageous, and in helping them to grow in their own lives. Although I am not rigid in my approach to therapy, I see myself as a Narrative Therapist (Dulwich Model), with a strong background in Gestalt Therapy for dream work and understanding polarities (contradictions) in our lives, Gendlin's Focusing for sifting through psychological uncertainty, and along with Focusing, a strong interest in mindfulness-based stress management as a support technique for personal growth..
I have worked as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts since 2012 (including my licensure training), and for many more years prior to that as an Associate Psychologist (Masters Level) in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
I also worked for several years as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor (CAC) in Massachusetts in both inpatient and outpatient settings with a strong 12-step orientation. I am myself a recovering alcoholic, with 40 years of continuous sobriety -- a day at a time!
I have a particular interest in working with people living on the Autism Spectrum, both adults and younger folks. Like many who work in the field, I bring personal family experience to the work, and I take pride in my ability to find common ground with people living on or near the Spectrum.
More generally, I have an abiding interest in working with military family members, including those who have long since left the life of being a Military Dependent. As a former Army Brat and "Third Culture Kid," (TCK) I bring particular awareness and concern to the life-long issues of those whose developmental years were spent "inside the Fortress, " as Mary Edwards Wertsch describes it, including those TCKs who grew up in cultures and countries overseas.
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Grief, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Young adult issues
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Bruce is a wonderful kind man with deep insight and presence. I can't recommend him enough!
Written on Aug 31, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Bruce is a wonderful man. For years and years I have had a hard time opening up to anyone, and in a few visits I have felt like I have known him for years. He’s easy to open up to, and listens. Our time in our chats is like 2 old friends just talking, no judgement, just an ear to hear my thoughts, and offer advice. I am so grateful to have him in my life.
Written on May 24, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coaching
He's the best of the best
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
Bruce is compassionate, caring, and a great listener. I greatly appreciate his expertise in abusive marriages, which is what I am experiencing. So grateful also for his Christian perspective.
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 10 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
bruce is the best
Written on Sep 13, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Bruce is excellent. He is a great listener, supporter, and our sessions always leave me with much to think about. I often come to a new understanding of my concerns, which has been extremely helpful.
Written on May 15, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Bruce has provided endless links and articles to better understand the practice of mindfulness and betterment of the mind. He’s listened and shared metaphors that provide clarity and align with how I’m feeling.-
Written on Apr 04, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Very attuned to his clients needs. Able to be in the present and is a reflective listener. He builds connections easily and is able to provide support and knowledge in multiple clinical areas of need
Written on Feb 19, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
Bruce is a fantastic therapist. He always makes me laugh and really helps me think through what I am going through in a new way. Bruce is super encouraging and has helped me tackle my anxiety and depression so that I can live my life without being held back by them. I wish everyone had as good an experience with therapy as I have had with Bruce.
Written on Jan 19, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Bruce is terrific! Throughout the course of our sessions I've learned and grown as an individual. I feel better about myself and my life. That makes me want to be a better person.
Written on Dec 27, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bruce is great at understanding needs. He is very light hearted and easy to have conversation with but also is serious in helping you with your struggles.
Written on Jul 25, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and self esteem
Bruce is a gem. He has an amazing gift to make you feel comfortable and listened to. He respectfully suggests different perspectives when discussing life and helps you stay curious about your thoughts and feelings.
Written on May 12, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 5 months
Bruce is just Wonderful.
Written on Apr 20, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar dis
Bruce is great! Love taking to him. Very open minded.
Written on Mar 06, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Bruce will make you think, and make you laugh, in kind - all while keeping your improved well being in mind.
Written on Jan 05, 2021 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Love Bruce so down to earth and very helpful!!
Written on Dec 24, 2020 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and career difficulties
He is very nice, extremely kind, patient and a knowledgeable person. I really like the fact that he knows about other religions like Hinduism a lot and his thoughts help me a lot to be a better person. Highly recommended from my side.
Written on Nov 18, 2020 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bruce invites a presence of understanding with humor. He does not take your feelings lightly, yet he challenges you in other ways to take the lighter side of things. He emphasizes and shares experiences that are presented applicable to your story. Through narrative therapy, wondering, reframing and as simple as reminding you to be present with your emotions, that it is ok - he gives the client space to access their own personal healing through his space.
Written on Nov 13, 2020 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very friendly and cares wholeheartedly.
Written on Oct 27, 2020 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
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