Dr. Bruce Friedman
LCSW focusing on addictions, family systems, and aging concerns
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About
Dr. Bruce Friedman, LCSW, LICSW, brings a focused clinical background to his work in Texas. Trained in intergenerational family therapy with a specialization in substance use disorders, he combines family systems thinking with targeted programming to address addiction and relationship challenges. His training informs how he maps patterns that span generations and how those patterns interact with substance use and intimacy-related issues.
He developed a smoking cessation program and has done extensive work with people who have disabilities and with older adults. These experiences inform his attention to caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the complexities that arise in blended families and fatherhood. Spirituality is another dimension he incorporates, using discussions of values and meaning to help people understand their choices and motivations.
Dr. Friedman also offers coaching-informed support for life transitions, coping with change, and clarifying life purpose. His practice addresses a wide range of related concerns, including codependency, communication problems, and isolation, while maintaining an emphasis on practical strategies and family-level perspectives.
He developed a smoking cessation program and has done extensive work with people who have disabilities and with older adults. These experiences inform his attention to caregiver stress, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and the complexities that arise in blended families and fatherhood. Spirituality is another dimension he incorporates, using discussions of values and meaning to help people understand their choices and motivations.
Dr. Friedman also offers coaching-informed support for life transitions, coping with change, and clarifying life purpose. His practice addresses a wide range of related concerns, including codependency, communication problems, and isolation, while maintaining an emphasis on practical strategies and family-level perspectives.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 13
- Gender:
- Male
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Addictions, Relationship issues, Coping with life changes, Coaching
Other areas of experience: Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Multicultural concerns, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LCSW 38562, MN LICSW 34692
- NPI Number: 1609745637
- License: LCSW (Texas), LICSW (Minnesota)
Online options and therapeutic focus
Dr. Friedman integrates intergenerational family therapy into online work by helping participants trace relationship and behavior patterns across generations. In remote sessions he explores family roles, communication dynamics, and how those patterns relate to addictions and relationship or intimacy concerns, inviting collaboration among family members when appropriate.
He also applies techniques developed in a smoking cessation program and in substance use specialization to offer structured support for behavioral change. These elements emphasize planning, skill development, and relapse prevention in a way that can be adapted to video or phone conversations and to ongoing messaging check-ins.
Spirituality is used as a resource to clarify values and meaning. When that emerges as relevant, Dr. Friedman works with clients to integrate their beliefs into goals and coping strategies. Clients can engage through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what best facilitates their work together.
How long has Dr. Friedman practiced?
He has 13 years of clinical experience.
What are his professional credentials?
Dr. Friedman holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed as TX LCSW 38562 and MN LICSW 34692.
Which languages does he use with clients?
The profile indicates he works in English.
Where is Dr. Friedman located?
He is based in Texas.
What ways can clients connect with him?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Does he accept international clients?
No. The profile states he does not accept international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How can someone get started with Dr. Friedman?
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