Licensed clinical social worker recordTexas
Dr. Bruce Friedman, LCSW, LICSW
Texas
LCSW clinician - addictions and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in Texas
- LCSW, licence 38562
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 34692
- NPI
- 1609745637
- Experience
- 13 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Texas
These details come from information Bruce supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Addictions support
- Relationship issues
- Smoking cessation
About Bruce
Dr. Bruce Friedman is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Texas and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in Minnesota with 13 years of practice. He focuses on addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching. He also works with aging and geriatric concerns and caregiver stress.
He developed a smoking cessation program and has substantial experience working with people who have disabilities and older adults. His background includes intergenerational family therapy concepts and a specialization in substance use disorders. He brings those strands together when patients face addiction alongside family or life-stage pressures.
Dr. Friedman uses discussions of spirituality when clients find meaning or values relevant to their situation. In sessions he talks through concrete steps for change, relapse prevention strategies for substance use, and practical supports for caregivers. He also helps people sort communication problems and codependency patterns that affect relationships.
Sessions tend to focus on problem solving, behavior change, and rebuilding routines after separation or other life transitions. He addresses issues such as body image, guilt and shame, and forgiveness with direct, practical conversation and actionable next steps. He is experienced in fatherhood issues and blended family dynamics, helping clients navigate role changes and co-parenting difficulties.
People who choose Dr. Friedman can expect a work-focused approach that links clear strategies to everyday life. He aims to help people manage addiction, improve communication, and adjust to major life changes with steady, real-world guidance.
BHow sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and online practice
Dr. Friedman draws on two practical, evidence-based approaches to help people change behavior and improve relationships. One approach focuses on behavioral strategies for addiction and relapse prevention; it breaks down triggers and builds clear steps to reduce harmful use and handle lapses. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and family interaction patterns from intergenerational family therapy ideas; it looks at how roles and histories shape current conflict and offers ways to shift those patterns.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to identify goals, try methods that fit their daily life, and adjust the plan as progress or setbacks occur. The aim is to match techniques to what a person needs and prefers rather than following a single method from the start.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes consistent follow-up possible after a hospitalization, during caregiving stretches, or when juggling work and family demands.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Texas, Minnesota
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and communication problems.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based techniques and practical problem solving. Sessions often include behavior change work, relapse prevention, and communication skills practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working in clinical settings. That includes developing a smoking cessation program and working with disabilities and older adults.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials. He is licensed as a TX LCSW and as a MN LICSW and practices from Texas.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is shown during signup and depends on the chosen plan.
How do I get started with a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process connects you and sets the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers