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Rev. Bruce Carpenter, LPC

Licensed counselor for relationships and trauma
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Relationship support
  • Flexible online sessions

About Rev. Bruce Carpenter

Rev. Bruce Carpenter is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people navigate difficult circumstances and build healthier emotional lives. He combines years of life experience - including marriage, family life, sports, carpentry, music, research, and service as an Emergency Medical Technician - with formal training to support clients through trauma, grief, relationship struggles, stress, and other challenges.

He earned a Master of Divinity from Brite Divinity School at Texas Christian University and, as an ordained minister, served multiple congregations. He also completed a Master of Education in Counseling from the University of North Texas, Dallas, and has worked part-time as an LPC in a Child Advocacy Center providing services to children, teens, and non-offending adult caregivers. His background includes Cognitive Processing Therapy training, certification in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Gottman Levels I and II, volunteer work in a Veterans Affairs PTSD unit, past certification in Critical Incident Stress Debriefing, 12 years of Emergency Medical Technician certification, and service as a volunteer chaplain with local ambulance services.

He approaches each person as someone of sacred worth and listens attentively to help identify underlying causes of chronic problems. He aims to assist individuals and families in managing immediate difficulties, cultivating effective daily functioning, and finding renewed hope for the future.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also Specializes In

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stressCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisPost-traumatic stressWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Rev. Bruce Carpenter have?

Rev. Bruce Carpenter has 11 years of experience.

Is Rev. Bruce Carpenter a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: TX LPC 73166.

In which languages does Rev. Bruce Carpenter provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Rev. Bruce Carpenter located?

He is located in Texas.

How can I work with Rev. Bruce Carpenter as my therapist?

You can work with Rev. Bruce Carpenter through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Rev. Bruce Carpenter work with international clients?

Yes, Rev. Bruce Carpenter works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Rev. Bruce Carpenter cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches for Online Trauma and Relationship Support



Rev. Bruce Carpenter draws from several evidence-based approaches to support clients in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can relieve anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and reducing the long-term impacts of traumatic events, offering structured strategies for people recovering from abuse, grief, or disaster-related stress. The Gottman Method provides practical tools and communication skills for couples work, focusing on patterns that strengthen trust and connection.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Rev. Carpenter works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and to tailor methods that fit their situation, adjusting techniques over time as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules, caregivers, and people living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to continue care during life transitions, coordinate around work or family responsibilities, and maintain momentum between appointments while working with licensed professionals and therapists trained in the approaches above.

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