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- Relationship issues
- Trauma and grief
- Parenting support
About Bruce
LCPC (Maryland) with 23 years of clinical experience, Dr. Bruce McClure helps people manage relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. He works with adults who want clearer communication, steadier relationships, or help after loss. Sessions focus on practical steps and understanding patterns that cause repeated problems.
Dr. McClure uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to the person in front of him. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and DBT skills for emotional regulation. Internal Family Systems informs work with parts of the self that hold strong feelings or beliefs.
In a typical session he pays attention to what the client brings and helps turn that into small, actionable experiments. That might mean testing a different way of speaking with a partner, trying a new boundary with a family member, or practicing a specific coping skill between meetings. The focus is on clear steps someone can use between sessions.
He has worked across many relational and trauma-related concerns, including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family stress, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress. He also addresses personality disorder patterns and young adult issues when they affect relationships.
Dr. McClure practices in Maryland and holds the LCPC credential. Sessions are conducted in English. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How his approaches translate to remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. In remote sessions that usually means the therapist mirrors concerns and priorities, helping the client clarify goals and choose next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts and behaviors into specific patterns to change. Online CBT sessions often include brief exercises, thought records, and homework to use between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Delivered remotely, DBT skills can be practiced in session and then rehearsed during the week to manage intense emotions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will collaborate with each person to decide whether Client-Centered conversation, CBT exercises, DBT skills training, or parts-focused work fits best. That choice is based on the client’s goals, the problems they bring, and how they prefer to work.
The biography does not list specific remote session formats. Confirm current session options before booking so you know whether sessions are held by video or another method. Remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time for appointments. Many people find that having sessions from wherever they are helps keep progress steady while balancing work and family obligations.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, infidelity, and post-traumatic stress.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach that emphasizes listening and collaboration. He combines Client-Centered Therapy with CBT, DBT skills, and Internal Family Systems techniques as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with relational and trauma-related issues. That span reflects ongoing clinical practice in these areas.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds an LCPC credential in Maryland and practices in that state. The listing identifies Maryland as his location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether in-person or remote sessions are offered.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific rates depend on the service terms and region.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sequence begins the intake and scheduling process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.