Dr. Bruce A. Parsons is a distinguished clinical psychologist, decorated disabled veteran, and former firefighter/paramedic whose multidisciplinary career reflects a steadfast commitment to service, mental resilience, and organizational integrity. With over two decades of frontline and clinical experience, Dr. Parsons brings a uniquely integrated perspective to leadership—blending psychological expertise with real-world crisis management, forensic insight, and operational strategy.
Dr. Parsons holds a Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D.) in Clinical Psychology with a specialization in trauma. His work centers on the treatment and recovery of individuals exposed to high-stress environments, including veterans, first responders, law enforcement officers, and frontline medical professionals. He is a trained EMDR clinician, a certified expert in Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), and a respected consultant in behavioral analysis, deception detection, and high-risk psychological evaluation.
Before entering the field of psychology, Dr. Parsons served honorably in the U.S. military and later as a Lieutenant/Paramedic in emergency fire services—experiences that continue to shape his empathetic, yet mission-focused approach to care and leadership. His frontline experience uniquely positions him to understand the psychology of those operating in extreme conditions, and he frequently consults with organizations on resilience-building, team cohesion under stress, and mental health preparedness.
Dr. Parsons also brings a corporate background to his portfolio, having led mainframe automation teams at a Fortune 500 company prior to his transition into clinical work. This rare combination of technical systems thinking and behavioral acumen enables him to bridge human and organizational dynamics effectively—a valuable asset to any leadership or governance body.
As a published author, Dr. Parsons has written extensively on trauma, anxiety, subconscious transformation, and the invisible injuries carried by those in high-risk roles. His work demystifies complex psychological processes and offers actionable, accessible guidance for individuals and teams alike.
In addition to his clinical and operational leadership, Dr. Parsons has served as a nonprofit executive board member, most notably as President of the Dallas Chapter and Texas State Secretary for Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.), where he helped lead the organization to national recognition. He also served as a Child Advocate for Traffick911, working with law enforcement to educate, recover, and protect victims of domestic minor sex trafficking.
Currently licensed in Texas and Wisconsin, Dr. Parsons provides psychological evaluations in pre-employment, bariatric, and pain management contexts. He is committed to reducing bottlenecks in access to mental health care and helping organizations move forward with clarity and compassion.
With his breadth of experience, Dr. Parsons is an ideal candidate for mission-driven boards seeking a strategic thinker with deep behavioral expertise, a trauma-informed lens, and a lifelong dedication to service. He is especially well-suited for organizations focused on mental health, veteran services, public safety, social justice, or crisis response systems—bringing not only clinical depth, but operational grit, integrity, and leadership under pressure.
Character: Dr. Bruce Parsons exemplifies integrity, resilience, and service-driven leadership, shaped by a lifetime of dedication to others in both clinical and crisis settings.
Knowledge: He brings deep expertise in trauma psychology, behavioral analysis, and emergency response, supported by advanced clinical training and real-world operational experience.
Strategic: With a rare blend of frontline insight and organizational acumen, Dr. Parsons excels at guiding mission-focused teams through high-stakes challenges and long-term planning.
Communication: A skilled communicator and published author, he distills complex psychological concepts into clear, actionable insights for individuals, teams, and leadership groups.
