- Family of origin issues
- Caregiver stress
- Goal oriented planning
About Anna
Anna Bruno is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as family issues, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, parenting, career questions, ADHD, and caregiving strain. She supports people who want clearer goals and practical steps for change.
Anna trained at the University of Illinois, earning a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration. She completed internships at clinics that support autistic children and adults and has experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
In practice she helps clients identify life goals and break them into achievable steps. Sessions often include talking through communication patterns, problem solving daily challenges, and planning concrete next steps. She approaches work respectfully and centers the client's choices about what to try next.
Anna has spent years supporting parents and caregivers facing changing responsibilities. That includes helping people manage compassion fatigue, workplace stress, and the practical demands of caregiving. She also addresses family of origin issues when those early patterns continue to affect current relationships and behavior.
People can expect focused, goal-oriented conversations that emphasize actionable strategies. Anna draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and helps clients notice strengths they can build on. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Anna uses evidence-based techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is goal-focused work that breaks larger concerns into small, actionable steps to try between sessions. This helps with career decisions, caregiving plans, and managing daily routines. Another frequently used method is skills-based problem solving, which teaches clearer communication techniques and concrete ways to address recurring family patterns and stress.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust what they do together based on what helps most. That collaborative process guides whether sessions stay focused on short-term plans or move toward exploring deeper family of origin patterns that influence current behavior.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel to an office. Licensed professionals can use these options to help clients balance therapy with caregiving, work, and other day-to-day demands.
Areas of expertise
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on family concerns, grief, self-esteem, stress, anxiety, parenting, career questions, ADHD, and caregiving strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Sessions are practical and goal-focused, with an emphasis on identifying next steps and improving daily routines and communication.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience and has worked in clinics supporting autistic children and adults as well as people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Illinois.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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