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MD, LCPC

Dr. Bruce McClure, MD, LCPC

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationMaryland
  • Focus areasRelationship, Family, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Client-Centered Therapy
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About Bruce

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Background and approach

Bruce McClure works with people facing relationship strains, family conflict, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges, along with related concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, attachment difficulties, blended family tensions, communication problems, divorce or separation, domestic violence, forgiveness, infidelity, personality disorder-related concerns, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.

He draws on 23 years of clinical experience to help clients navigate these complex and often overlapping struggles. His practice emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s lived knowledge, offering a supportive environment that highlights clients’ existing strengths.

Dr. McClure integrates several therapeutic tools, including Internal Family Systems, client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral techniques, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy, adapting strategies to the needs presented in sessions.

He is licensed in Maryland and holds an MD and an LCPC (license number MD LCPC LC0718). Dr.

McClure encourages those ready to explore change to take the first step, offering guidance and empowerment without assuming prescriptions. He frames therapy as a process of discovery and practical growth, helping clients build skills and insights to address immediate concerns and longer-term goals.

Approaches for Online Relationship and Family Work



Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps clients explore inner parts or subpersonalities, fostering self-understanding and resolving internal conflicts that influence relationships and family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and respect for the client's perspective, creating space for people to identify their goals and build on personal strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be especially useful for addressing symptoms of trauma, anxiety, or pattern-driven conflict.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. McClure approaches this collaboratively, working with each client to select strategies that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than assuming one fixed path. This collaborative framing helps tailor work to practical issues like communication problems, grief responses, or parenting concerns.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging so clients can choose what fits their schedule and comfort. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, accommodate busy lives, and access support from Maryland-licensed professionals without requiring in-person visits.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?
He supports people with relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting challenges; additional focus areas include abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family matters, communication problems, divorce and separation, domestic violence, forgiveness, infidelity, personality disorders, post-traumatic stress, and young adult issues.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The clinician emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that highlights each person's strengths and perspectives while integrating practical techniques from multiple therapies to address current problems and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does this provider have?
He has 23 years of professional experience working with individuals facing a range of relational, trauma-related, and family concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
The clinician's credentials are MD and LCPC with licence details MD LCPC LC0718, and he is licensed to practice in Maryland.
Which languages are available and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference and therapist availability.
How is pricing handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issues

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessInfidelityPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Internal Family Systems

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Maryland

Languages

English