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.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Rev. Bruce Carpenter. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I truly enjoy talking with Reverend Carpenter, and his pastoral guidance is always inspiring. Our conversations are also meaningful and uplifting.
Written on Apr 09, 2026 after therapy with Bruce for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I like Bruce, although we've only had one session. He seems to understand what I am looking for in therapy and wasn't judgemental.
Written on Apr 03, 2026 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Bruce is a calm and stable presence. He's helped me through a few really frustrating situations. It feels more like talking to a friend rather than a therapist. Peaceful and professional... highly recommended.
Written on Mar 23, 2026 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue
While I've only had one session with Rev. Carpenter, I get the impression that he has a lot of wisdom and experience, which can help me get a different perspective on certain situations. I look forward to getting to learn more from him as our sessions continue.
Written on Mar 10, 2026 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and career difficulties
I am so grateful to have met him!
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 8 months
Rev Carpenter had been a huge blessing. He has a wide range of expertise and experience, but I have most relied on his seasoned wisdom which calms and brings reassurance and peace with each meeting.
Written on Nov 01, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and parenting issues
An absolute gem of a man, and an even better therapist. He is one of the most engaged individuals I have ever encountered on this earth period. Never has been tardy or truent and takes the time evaluate your situation and needs and responds with well thought out logic of how to grow and help you best. If you ars faith based and seeking a likemind this is your guy, and even if you are not faith based i highly reccomend walking out on a limb and see where he can get you.
Written on Oct 24, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
4 session in, I feel we are starting to make some progress!
Written on Sep 25, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 3 weeks
Rev. Carpenter is the best therapist there is! He has significantly made an impact on my life within a matter of days! He offers me the most comforting support, motivation, and tools to apply to my daily life. I highly recommend him.
Written on Jun 16, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Bruce is one of the best therapists I’ve had in over 22 years of working with therapists and I highly recommend him if you want the truth and to actually get better.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Wise and compassionate
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Written on Dec 29, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning coping with life changes
Bruce has always been very respectful and knows just what to say or suggest. Wonderful person.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 2 years and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, and coaching
Tev. Carpenter has been great this far
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
I was nervous when first meeting Rev. Carpenter, but the nerves were soon replaced by a security that comes with having someone who is a wise, calm, and friendly counselor there for whatever twist life throws. I couldn't say enough about Rev. Carpenter.
Written on Apr 06, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 1 year and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Always has patience. Shows me other way to process how I feel.
Written on Mar 11, 2024 after therapy with Bruce for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very understanding and helpful gentleman.
Written on Nov 22, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and anger management
I think successful counseling depends on the honest of the seeker. Rev. Carpenter has helped this process for me. Being honest is not always easy, but beneficial.
Written on Oct 08, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
He’s great.
Written on Aug 14, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Rev. Carpenter is amazing and his spirit soothes my anxious soul.
Written on Mar 13, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Rev. Carpenter is one of the most encouraging individuals I have met. In any other situation, one might be discouraged, but his positive outlook on life allows him to see the nuggets of joy and hope in any dire situation. Quite impressive. In terms of the therapy, his experience is vast as well and he brings this wealth of experience to each counseling session. While each individual's situation is unique (mine: job loss, birth of child, financial and relationship hardships), my guess is that others will also find Rev. Carpenter's therapy sessions encouraging and transformative. Thank you.
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
Having a multiple decades long background being a minister, Reverend Bruce brings a level of empathy and concrete, extended experience that few other counsellors can offer. He has been trained in modern, secular therapeutic best practices and is licensed so you really get the best of both worlds when confiding in him.
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
He sees beyond the obvious truths into the deeper matters of what is going on weather small or big and gives intuitive insights and ask question to help reveal what difficult situations have hidden. Then just walks with you in the whole process. He’s quite amazing!
Written on Dec 27, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
A+
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Rev. Carpenter has been amazing and really cares about what is going on. He cares about you as a person and wants to help. I appreciate the time spent with Rev. Carpenter.
Written on Jul 27, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
This brother is very knowledgeable and experienced as a pastor / therapist... very patient and has been a huge help
already !!!
Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and adhd
Rev. Carpenter, is a great listener. He literally gives me the space to frankly speak how I felt and I didn't feel judged, but rather heard. I appreciate his sound advice, gentle suggestions and warmth throughout our sessions. Honestly.
Written on Jun 16, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Rev listens not to respond but to truly understand and give the best possible advice. I feel safe opening up and not hold back anything as that is the best way this will work. Thanks Rev for creating this atmosphere even though we are a thousand miles away. God bless
Written on Jun 15, 2022 after therapy with Bruce for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, and career difficulties
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