Bruce Storms, LCSW-C

Bruce Storms is a Licensed Certified Social Worker in Maryland with 20 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and parenting concerns. He also addresses forgiveness, guilt and shame, social anxiety, and phobia in his practice.

He focuses on clear, practical conversations. Sessions usually begin by identifying what feels most urgent and what the person wants to change. He encourages people to notice patterns of thinking and reacting, and to try small, manageable shifts in behavior. The tone is straightforward and goal-oriented rather than abstract.

Over two decades of practice have given him experience with a range of life transitions and common emotional struggles. He uses approaches that are evidence-based and aimed at helping people reduce reactivity, improve coping, and rebuild trust in their own judgment. His work often centers on skills people can use between sessions.

Clients can expect a collaborative process that looks at thoughts, feelings, and actions together. He talks through practical steps for handling anger in the moment, dealing with lingering resentment, and reducing chronic stress. The focus is on what works in daily life.

People who choose him usually want clear feedback and hands-on strategies rather than long, theoretical discussions. He asks about current routines, stressors, and relationships to shape the work. If someone is unsure where to start, he helps them set a first short-term goal and measures progress from there.

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