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Anna Bruno, LCSW

  • Experience7 years
  • LocationIllinois
  • Focus areasADHD, Family, and Grief
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Anna

Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on helping people navigate family challenges, grief, self-esteem concerns, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting questions, career and coaching goals, and ADHD.

Background and approach

Drawing on seven years of clinical practice and early training supporting autistic children and adults, she brings a steady, advocacy-oriented approach to clients facing life transitions and caregiving burdens. Anna emphasizes her belief in self-determination and works to highlight each person's strengths while helping them define realistic goals.

Her background includes a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work with a mental health concentration from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, plus hands-on internships at autism-focused clinics. She has experience working with individuals, parents, college students, and families, and has supported people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Anna has also held leadership roles in professional social work organizations and was recognized as Outstanding New Social Worker by her school. In sessions she serves as a sounding board, consultant, and ally, helping clients translate priorities into practical steps.

Her practice centers on collaborative goal-setting and practical strategies to manage stress, caregiving responsibilities, and the complexities that come with change and neurodiversity.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Care

Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical coping skills and meaningful goal-setting. One commonly used approach is strengths-based work that identifies personal resources and builds actionable plans to address stressors, caregiving demands, and life transitions. This method helps clients translate values into achievable steps and is useful for career decisions, parenting challenges, and managing ADHD-related obstacles.

Another frequently emphasized technique involves skills training for emotional regulation and problem-solving, which teaches concrete strategies for managing anxiety, communication breakdowns, and relationship difficulties. These skills support day-to-day functioning and can be practiced between sessions to reinforce progress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and she collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor what works and adjust strategies so care remains practical and client-centered.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from different locations within Illinois. These formats provide flexibility for people balancing caregiving, work, school, or mobility considerations while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Anna commonly address?
She supports people dealing with family conflict, grief, low self-esteem, stress and anxiety, caregiving strain, relationship and parenting challenges, career questions, and ADHD among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach emphasizes collaboration, strengths identification, and practical goal-setting to help clients make actionable changes and navigate life transitions.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience, completed internships at autism-focused clinics, and has worked with individuals, parents, college students, and families, with extensive work involving developmental and intellectual disabilities.
What credentials and location are listed for her practice?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois with license number IL LCSW 149020429 and practices from Illinois.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for therapy?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsHearing impairedIntellectual disabilityLife purposeVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Illinois

Languages

English