About
- Family concerns
- Parenting support
- Caregiver stress
About Anna
Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on family and parenting concerns as well as grief, stress, anxiety, and life changes. Anna also addresses caregiver strain, workplace pressures, self-esteem, ADHD, and relationship issues.
She trained at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Social Work in 2013 and a Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration in 2014. Early internships included work at The Autism Program and Skill Sprout, where she supported autistic children and adults. She has experience assisting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families.
Anna often helps people sort priorities and set practical goals. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to identify steps a person can try between sessions. Her work includes supporting parents and caregivers who are adjusting to new roles or increased responsibilities.
In practice she acts as a sounding board and consultant. Sessions may include talking through communication problems, managing compassion fatigue, or planning changes for work and family life. She has also supported clients dealing with chronic illness, sensory impairments, and issues tied to family of origin.
Clients who meet with Anna should expect straightforward conversation about goals and next steps. She encourages self-determination and focuses on the client’s strengths while helping them try practical strategies for everyday stressors.
How sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online work
Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One approach involves setting clear, achievable goals and breaking them into small steps to try between sessions. This helps with everyday problems like managing stress, balancing work and family demands, and coping with life changes. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem solving. Sessions can include role-playing conversations, planning how to raise sensitive topics, and rehearsing ways to set boundaries. These skills can help with family conflict, caregiver stress, and workplace tension. Choosing the right approach often happens together. The therapist will ask about your needs, goals, and preferences and will suggest techniques to try. If one method isn’t helping, adjustments are made so the work fits your life. Confirm the online session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for check-ins during a lunch break or between tasks. Some formats require less bandwidth or do not use video, which can be helpful for shorter check-ins or when technology is limited. Licensed professionals can explain which format will work best for practical needs and goals.Areas of focus
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting issues does she help with?
She helps people navigate family problems, parenting strain, communication problems, and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal oriented. She uses evidence-based techniques and works with clients to set actionable steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in settings that support autistic individuals and people with intellectual disabilities.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with clients outside the US?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are supported.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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