Bruce Arnold
I'm a social worker with 50 years of experience with children, adolescents, families, couples and adults. I find that people get the best results when we look at their lives as a whole -- physical, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and social, as a member of your community. I have training and experience in a variety of treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, and Trauma-Focused CBT.
For survivors of trauma, I have received specialized training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), which is very effective and only takes 4 to 5 months to complete.
I have worked since the late 70s with survivors of trauma: physical abuse, neglect, sexual assault, and combat trauma. It is a great honor to have received the trust of so many who have endured trauma, and to have been a part of their healing.
First session
In the first session, I'll try to get a well-rounded view of who you are and what you want from therapy.
Strengths
My greatest strength is an ability to notice and resolve patterns of thought, emotions and behaviors which may not be apparent, as these can lead to repeated stress in a client's life. I see the best in people, in an atmosphere of unconditional positive regard. I've had a broad range of experience in my time as a clinical social worker -- outpatient, inpatient, adults, adolescents, young kids, rural, urban, etc. -- and make that breadth of practice available to all my clients.
Ideal clients
I most often work with people who have anxiety, depression, PTSD.
Treatment methods
Trauma-Focused CBT
I was in the first group of therapists to be trained in TF-CBT in North Carolina nearly 20 years ago. I've seen remarkable results in less time than it took before TF-CBT came along.
Structural Family Therapy
Structural family therapy is a type of therapy that focuses on the interactions between family members. Looking at the family as a system, structural family therapists work to improve communication between members of the family and encourage adjustments in the rules that govern how the family functions within its structure.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I am certified in DBT. This is an excellent form of treatment for people who have difficulty with emotional regulation and want to be able to tolerate life's inevitable distress better than they have.
Hypnotherapy
I trained in clinical hypnosis in the 1990s and continue to learn how to use this valuable treatment. I'm a National Board Certified Diplomate of Clinical Hypnotherapy (NBCDCH.) Hypnotherapy is helpful for many issues including depression, anxiety, unwanted repetitive behaviors and thoughts, and so on.
Psychodynamic
Psychodynamic psychotherapy is where it all started. Think Sigmund Freud and Karl Jung. We look at how unconscious thoughts and feelings affect our daily experience through means such as dream interpretation. This is especially useful in cases of early childhood trauma where there may not be memory of the events.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- OhioLicense I.2204172-SUPV