We recently had the chance to connect with Dr. Bradford Stucki LMFT and have shared our conversation below.
Bradford, really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What do the first 90 minutes of your day look like?
Four of five days a week, I’ll wake up and go play pickleball at my local community recreation center. I’ve been playing for the last 18 months and have noticed some significant progress due to my consistency and applying feedback from my peers.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Sure! My name is Dr. Bradford Stucki and I am a doctoral-level licensed marriage and family therapist at my private practice, BridgeHope Family Therapy. I provide therapy for individuals, couples and families in Maryland, Texas, Utah, and Virginia. Despite the name of my practice, most of the people who come to see me have had childhood trauma, PTSD, OCD, anxiety, or relationship issues.
I’ve recently started writing a book about healing of childhood trauma and how it can affect intergenerational relationships.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
A moment that really shaped how I see the world is when I started my doctorate program in Virginia and then later when I started working in a community mental health agency. Within both of these settings, I experienced another perspective of understanding other people, their experiences, motivations, and perspectives. In doing so, my compassion and empathy really launched as I began work with people who were in crisis and challenging circumstances.
What fear has held you back the most in your life?
A fear that I have had that that has held me back is “Taking risks is bad.” However, as my education and career have progressed, I have learned to lean into situations where taking risks was essential to progress. I’ve learned that I don’t need to “know the end from the beginning” or “have it all figured out,” but instead, to start somewhere.
I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I believe that God is in the details of our lives and that he directs our choices; what we need to do is slow down and tune in.
Before we go, we’d love to hear your thoughts on some longer-run, legacy type questions. Have you ever gotten what you wanted, and found it did not satisfy you?
Absolutely! One thing that I regularly keep learning is that things do not create happiness, but rather creating and deepening relationships with both family and others.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.bridgehopefamilytherapy.com
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordstucki/
