Therapist profile
Bruce Barrett, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC - Anger and Addiction issues
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / 9090
- NPI1922379007
- Experience40 years
- LanguagesEnglish, German
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Narrative therapy
- Mindfulness practice
- Autism spectrum awareness
About Bruce
Bruce Barrett is an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) practicing in Massachusetts with 40 years of experience. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, relationship problems, grief, career pressures, ADHD, and coping with life changes. He also supports concerns around aging, autism, dissociation, and issues tied to family of origin and loss.
Barrett describes his work through narrative methods, using storytelling to make sense of difficult events. He blends that with mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and calm strong feelings. He uses dream work and attention to inner contradictions to help people notice patterns that fuel anger and resentment.
Sessions are conversational and reflective. He often guides people to notice bodily signals and inner images as a way to understand anger and its triggers. Practical stress-management techniques are part of the work alongside deeper exploration of life stories and meaning.
Barrett draws on long experience in addiction services, including prior work as a Certified Alcoholism Counselor and many years in related settings. He is also a recovering alcoholic and references that lived experience when it is relevant to a person’s concerns.
He has particular familiarity with adults on the autism spectrum and with people from military or internationally mobile childhoods. Barrett works in English and German and practices from a background that values both present-focused coping skills and deeper psychodynamic and Jungian perspectives.
How sessions work
Approaches used and how online work fits
Bruce Barrett often draws on Jungian ideas and narrative therapy in session. Jungian-informed work looks at symbols, dreams, and inner images to reveal patterns that underlie strong reactions like anger. Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and helps separate the person from problematic patterns so anger can be seen in context.He also uses mindfulness-based practices to help people notice bodily signals and lower reactivity. Mindfulness here means short, practical exercises that help slow down automatic responses and create a breathing space between impulse and action. These methods are useful for stress, trauma-related triggers, and anger tied to addiction or grief.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Barrett will work collaboratively to figure out what methods suit a person’s goals and preferences, mixing present-focused skills with deeper story work as needed.
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, or reduce travel time. Many people find that video or telephone sessions let them maintain momentum between in-person meetings and practice mindfulness skills in real-life contexts.
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Experience
40+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English, German
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He helps with snapping at loved ones, workplace frustration, built-up resentment, and other anger linked to stress, trauma, or addiction.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines narrative work with mindfulness and dream-focused techniques to help clients notice patterns and manage strong feelings.
How much clinical experience does he bring?
He has 40 years of experience, including work in addiction services and long practice as a mental health counselor in Massachusetts.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds an MA and is an LMHC licensed in Massachusetts.
Which languages are offered during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and German.
Does he work with international clients?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to set up a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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