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Bruce Barrett, LMHC

  • Experience40 years
  • LocationMassachusetts
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesJungian Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and German
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About Bruce

Bruce Barrett brings four decades of clinical experience to his practice and focuses on concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, anger, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.

Background and approach

He weaves together long-standing therapeutic interests in meaning and personal growth with practical techniques to help clients explore their stories and resources. Barrett is an LMHC who has worked in Massachusetts since 2012 and earlier in New Hampshire and Massachusetts at the masters level.

His background includes work as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor in inpatient and outpatient settings and many years of lived recovery from alcohol use, which informs his empathetic stance toward addiction and relapse prevention. He also brings informed experience with autism spectrum concerns and with the lasting effects of growing up in military-connected or cross-cultural families.

Therapeutically he favors narrative-oriented work while drawing on Jungian and psychodynamic ideas, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused techniques. Barrett aims to help people clarify meaning, manage symptoms, and build practical coping strategies through an approach that is flexible, reflective, and grounded in long clinical experience.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy for Exploration and Healing

Jungian-informed approaches invite clients to explore symbolic material, dreams, and deeper patterns to gain insight into life choices and inner conflicts; this can be helpful for people seeking meaning and greater self-understanding. Mindfulness Therapy emphasizes present-moment awareness and stress-reduction practices that support emotion regulation and day-to-day coping. Narrative Therapy centers on the stories people tell about their lives, helping clients reframe difficult experiences and separate problems from their sense of self, which is often useful for trauma, identity questions, and life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work and usually unfolds collaboratively. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs with each client to determine which combination of methods best supports progress and well-being over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, or geographic constraints, and they allow for a consistent therapeutic process using the clinician's chosen approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, depression, relationship challenges, grief, anger, career transitions, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style blends narrative exploration with mindfulness and psychodynamic sensibilities, offering reflective and practical support tailored to each person's story and needs.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He brings 40 years of experience, including work as an associate psychologist and as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor, plus many years in licensure-level practice.
Where is he licensed and what credential does he hold?
He is licensed in Massachusetts and holds the LMHC credential with MA LMHC 9090.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered in English and German; international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
He meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and scheduling.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Jungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Massachusetts

Languages

English, German

What Bruce can help with

Bruce Barrett works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and depression.

Bruce works with people living on the Autism Spectrum.

Bruce works with military family members.

How Bruce approaches therapy

Bruce's clinical approaches include Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Bruce is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Massachusetts, with 40 years of clinical experience.