Rev. Bruce Carpenter

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I seek to assist persons in successfully finding their way through difficult circumstances and in building healthier emotional lives.
I grew up in a loving, hard-working, three-generational, Christian family. My life experiences include marriage, family, sports, carpentry, music, research, Emergency Medical Technician, mistakes, and continued progress. I earned the Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and as an ordained Minister have served several congregations over many years. As part of that experience I earned the Master of Education, Counseling degree from University of North Texas, Dallas and have worked part-time for several years as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a Child Advocacy Center with children, teens, and non-offending adult caregivers.
My training and experience includes Cognitive Processing Therapy, certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottmans’ Levels I and II, volunteer work in the PTSD unit of a Veterans Affairs facility, past certification in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, 12 years certification as an Emergency Medical Technician, and volunteer Chaplain in local ambulance services.
I respect each client as a person of sacred worth and am a good listener, seeking to assist the person in effectively managing difficulties and attempting to discover the underlying causes of chronic problems. This is fulfilling, life work for me, seeing others gaining in peace of mind, effective daily life, and healthy hope for their future.

Years Experience: 11

Location: Texas, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Male

Accepting international clients: Yes

NPI Number: 1275279259

Credentials: TX LPC 73166

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LPC (Texas) #73166 exp 2026-06-30

List of Specialties: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety, Family, Anger, Career, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Male therapist, Christian, Older, Conservative therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Rev. Bruce Carpenter

Compassionate counseling for life’s challenges

Trauma-informed care
Family and relationships
Child and adult support

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About

Rev. Bruce Carpenter is a Texas-based counselor with 11 years of experience who helps people navigate difficult circumstances and build healthier emotional lives. He combines pastoral experience with clinical training to support individuals and families in finding practical, lasting improvement.

He was raised in a loving, hard-working, three-generational Christian family and brings a range of life experiences to his work, including marriage and family life, sports, carpentry, music, research, and service as an Emergency Medical Technician. He holds a Master of Divinity degree from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and, as an ordained minister, has served several congregations over many years. He also earned a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas, Dallas.

For several years he worked part-time as a licensed professional counselor in a Child Advocacy Center, providing care for children, teens, and non-offending adult caregivers. His formal training includes Cognitive Processing Therapy, certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottman Levels I and II, volunteer experience in the PTSD unit of a Veterans Affairs facility, past certification in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, and 12 years of certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. He has also served as a volunteer chaplain with local ambulance services.

He respects each client as a person of sacred worth and emphasizes attentive listening and thoughtful exploration of the underlying causes of persistent problems. He aims to help people manage immediate difficulties while building skills for more effective daily living, greater peace of mind, and healthy hope for the future. He is licensed to practice as a professional counselor in Texas (license TX LPC 73166).

Location: Texas, United States

Years Experience: 11

Gender: Male

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Grief, Parenting, Relationship, Relationship, Self esteem, Trauma and abuse

Other areas of experience: Anger, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Depression, Disaster relief therapy, Divorce, Family, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men’s issues, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Separation, Stress, Anxiety, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: Yes

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: TX LPC 73166
NPI Number: 1275279259
License: LPC (Texas) #73166 exp 2026-06-30

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How much experience does Rev. Bruce Carpenter have?

Rev. Bruce Carpenter has 11 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Rev. Bruce Carpenter a licensed therapist?

Yes, Rev. Bruce Carpenter is a licensed therapist and practices as a professional counselor in Texas under the license TX LPC 73166.

In which languages does Rev. Bruce Carpenter provide therapy?

Rev. Bruce Carpenter provides therapy in English.

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Rev. Bruce Carpenter is located in Texas.

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Does Rev. Bruce Carpenter work with international clients?

Rev. Bruce Carpenter does work with international clients.

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