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Bruce Richards, LICSW
About me
I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Massachusetts with over 15 years experience, and I have worked with many different types of mental health issues including schizophrenia, major depression, anxiety disorders, low self esteem and assertiveness issues, relationship problems, and parenting and/or family related issues. I am opposed to discrimination or abuse of any kind by anyone regardless of whether it is a personal or professional relationship, and I have been advocating for people with mental health issues for many years.
I try to focus on helping people to believe in themselves, and I choose to work collaboratively with people towards their own life goals. If you are uncertain of which direction you would like to go, we can discuss together what brought you to this site and what treatment plan might work for your needs. I use cognitive behavioral approaches along with solution focused talk therapy to achieve the goals we will set.
The level of effort and work required will differ from person to person, but I will be in your corner every step of the way. I look forward to meeting you and working with you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: 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
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
MA LICSW 110111
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Bruce Richards. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
We have a good relationship and I feel Bruce understands my needs.
Written on Aug 28, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Great
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very intuitive
Written on Mar 20, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Bruce is an excellent therapist, very considerate and relatable, with a deep toolbox to approach one's day-to-day struggles. Though I've only been with Bruce for a short time, he is clearly very experienced and has great skill as a listener and giver of quality counseling. Conversations with him always feel safe and productive. I would highly recommend working with him!
Written on Nov 15, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
My sessions with Bruce are very productive and helpful. Video calls are a wonderful way to do therapy.
Written on Sep 20, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and adhd
Bruce always gets back to you in a timely manner. He truly has helped me get my life back on track
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes