Bruce Parker, LCSW, Smyrna, NY | Psychotherapist

About Bruce Parker

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Bruce Parker

Bruce Parker, MSW is an LCSW who graduated from SUNY School of Social Work in 1997. As a seasoned clinician, Bruce has 27 years of experience in the field and is licensed in New York.What do you enjoy most about working with older adults? As a fellow senior, it fulfills me to bring what I have learned to people who may have not had the opportunities to learn what I have learned about finding calm and satisfaction in life. Why do you think online therapy is effective for older adults?It saves the energy that would be otherwise used to get to and from a session. In addition, it enables one to assess their counselor without the pressure that a face to face session might bring. How do you approach therapy sessions?Finding commonality with a client is important in determining what in my experiences is relevant to that client. I try to find aspects of a potential client that they value or dislike and then try to help them to build up what is important to them. What is your advice to someone who is starting therapy for the first time?Try to relate to your therapist as you might to the closest friend you have had in life. Don't let fear in, understand that the therapist probably cares about you as much or more than you care for yourself and trust that understanding.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Psychosexual Evaluation

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Agoraphobia

Hoarding Disorder

New Patient Visit

Pain Management Consultation

Office location

Total Life

--, Smyrna, NY 13464

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Education and background

Practice names

Total Life

Education and training

SUNY School of Social Work, Master's in Social Work
Brooklyn College of City University of New York (Master's)
TUM School of Social Sciences and Technology, Master's in Clinical Social Work

NPI number

1497917835

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What practice does Bruce Parker work with?

Bruce Parker works with Total Life.

Where is Bruce Parker's office located?

Bruce Parker's office is located at --, Smyrna, NY 13464.

What are common reasons for patients to see Bruce Parker?

Bruce Parker frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Bruce Parker on their profile.