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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting support
About Bruce
LCSW-C (Maryland) social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, anger, and depression. Bruce Storms uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients talk through problems and build coping skills.
He focuses on clear, direct work. Sessions often start with identifying immediate concerns and practical steps clients can take between meetings. He emphasizes learning useful strategies for regulation, communication, and everyday problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Bruce has two decades of clinical experience in Maryland. That background includes helping people handle life changes, improve motivation, and rebuild self-esteem and confidence after setbacks. He also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, and social anxiety and phobia in practical terms.
In sessions he encourages open discussion of thoughts and feelings without judgment. He works collaboratively to set goals and track progress with straightforward tasks and check-ins. The aim is to reduce distress and increase skills for managing difficult moments.
People who choose to work with him should expect calm, goal-focused conversations and action-oriented planning. Before booking, confirm current session formats and any scheduling details. To begin, follow the platform steps to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange an initial appointment.
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Approaches used and how online sessions work
Bruce uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach emphasizes identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. It helps with worry, social anxiety, and depression by teaching concrete coping steps and planning small behavior changes.Another approach centers on trauma-informed strategies that help people process difficult experiences and rebuild daily routines. This work focuses on grounding, stabilizing reactions, and developing ways to manage reminders or strong emotions without becoming overwhelmed.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss options with each client and decide collaboratively which methods fit best based on needs, goals, and preferences. That process may include trying different techniques and tracking what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a weeknight or a work break and may allow shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with the matching team about scheduling and the session format that would work best for daily life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Maryland
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger, and depression. He also focuses on forgiveness, guilt and shame, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses evidence-based techniques in a practical, goal-oriented way. Sessions concentrate on problems, skill building, and steps clients can use between meetings.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of professional work experience. That experience has included helping people manage life changes and rebuild confidence.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW-C licensed in Maryland. His practice is based in Maryland.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are limited to clients who meet the platform and licensing requirements.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm pricing details during the signup process.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match needs and goals before the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.