Therapist profile
Bruce Theobald, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 2248
- NPI1245789791
- Experience19 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- Communication skills
About Bruce
Bruce Theobald is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Tennessee with 19 years of experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and depression. He also addresses anger and related concerns like impulsivity, grief, and parenting strains.
He starts by treating clients as the experts on their own stories. He listens for strengths and patterns that help explain why anger or anxiety show up. Then he helps people notice how habits may be pushing them into repeated problems at work or at home.
Sessions focus on practical steps rather than labels. He helps people build more supportive relationships with themselves and others. That includes talking through communication problems, attachment issues, and common triggers for frustration or resentment.
Bruce also works with mood concerns such as bipolar disorder, panic attacks, and disruptive mood dysregulation. He brings experience addressing trauma, dissociation, and the fallout of abuse while paying attention to how these issues affect daily behavior.
His approach is collaborative. He helps clients identify strengths, try different ways of responding, and practice new habits that reduce harm to relationships and health. He encourages realistic, step-by-step changes rather than quick fixes.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches guide online work
Bruce uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in straightforward ways. One common approach is problem-focused work that identifies unhelpful patterns and practices new behaviors; this helps with anger, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts by breaking cycles of reactivity. Another approach is trauma-informed care, which looks at how past abuse or stressful events shape current reactions and supports coping for panic, dissociation, and post-traumatic stress.Choosing the right method is part of the process. He treats this as a team effort, working with each person to test which techniques feel useful and adjusting plans based on goals and daily life. That collaborative stance helps people try small changes and notice what works for them.
The description on file does not list supported session formats. Confirm the available online options before booking so you know whether sessions will fit your schedule and tech needs. Many people find online sessions useful because they can fit therapy into work breaks, reduce commute time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques for remote work so sessions stay practical and goal-oriented.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, and related concerns such as impulsivity and communication problems.
How would he approach anger in sessions?
He focuses on strengths and patterns in behavior. Sessions look at triggers, habits, and practical ways to respond differently rather than blaming the person.
How much experience does he bring?
Bruce has 19 years of professional experience as a counselor working with mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices with that credential in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he provide?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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