Dr. Bruce McClure, MD, LCPC - Therapist in Maryland

About Bruce

Dr. Bruce McClure helps people facing relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps parents can use at home.

He emphasizes strengths and supports people who want clearer communication and better family routines. He has been working in Maryland for 23 years and holds an MD and an LCPC. Dr.

McClure believes clients know their own stories and brings a respectful, steady presence to sessions.

Background and approach

He aims to make hard conversations feel manageable rather than overwhelming. In therapy he listens first and then works together with clients to set goals. He draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to address thought patterns and behavior, and he uses client-centered ways of staying focused on each family's priorities.

He also integrates techniques from dialectical behavior therapy and Internal Family Systems when those methods fit the situation. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical. Parents can expect clear suggestions for improving communication, handling conflict, and coping with grief or trauma reminders.

Dr. McClure helps people translate insights into small actions they can try between sessions. People who want a calm, steady clinician who values their perspective will find a direct, supportive approach.

He supports family-focused work and aims to help clients make changes that feel realistic for day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Dr. McClure combines practical methods to help families and individuals manage emotions and improve communication. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on hearing each person’s experience and building on their strengths, which can help family members feel understood and less defensive. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thinking and behavior, offering simple exercises to reduce upsetting thoughts and change unhelpful reactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He discusses goals and preferences with clients and adjusts methods based on what is working. That way the plan fits the family’s needs rather than forcing a single technique.

Online therapy offers flexibility for parents and busy adults. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, while phone sessions can be easier on days with limited childcare. Live chat and text-based messaging let clients check in between sessions or use shorter touchpoints for support. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent amid a busy schedule, and they let people try different formats to see what helps most.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges, plus related topics like attachment, adoption and foster care, and blended family issues.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He listens first and follows a client-centered style that focuses on each person’s strengths and priorities. He also uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and DBT when helpful.

What is his background and experience?

He has 23 years of professional experience working in Maryland and brings a steady, supportive approach to family and relationship concerns.

Which credentials and location are listed?

He holds an MD and is an LCPC with license number MD LCPC LC0718 and practices in Maryland.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are offered?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How does payment and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 23 years
Licensed: Maryland
Languages: English

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