Bruce McClure PhD
Summarily, I am licensed in Maryland as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 1998. Also Nationally Board Certified Counselor (NBCC) I have a doctorate degree in Family Counseling and have provided professional services for over 27 years. Provided therapy to individuals impacted by the tragic 911 Pentagon attack focusing on traumatic loss, emotional recovery. Provide Pre-marital and Post-Marriage therapy.
First session
First session is mainly acquiring a family history workup, reviewing confidentiality limits, discovering primary purpose according to clients understanding for seeking therapy.
Strengths
With years of practical experience, academic exposure, theological foundation and over 45 years as a husband and parent I have an wide range of resources to meet most challenges individuals face.
Ideal clients
Best clients are those who are entering young adulthood that are capable to not only communicate emotions, feelings and actions of self and others are creating a degree of dysfunction. Clients who are over 18 are more available to hear and properly process the therapy approaches utilized in my approaches in the clinical setting. The counseling approaches require assignments, thought analysis, and determination.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Individuals who require help in exploring their current thinking and how behaviors are being negatively impacted
Christian Counseling
An unconditional positive regard approach utilizing a non judgement approach which leads to client feeling heard while not sanctioning unhealthy behaviors
Couples Counseling
Couples typically come from different histories that require assimilating into a wholesome plan of action
Family Therapy
Provide a neutral space for each family member to express their understanding of family transactions and how they impact the whole family
Grief Therapy
Loss upsets the balance within a family, requiring a space to understand the grieving and recovery process
Location
Virtual sessions