Anna Bruno, LCSW

Licensed in Illinois · 7 years in practice

Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people move through family stress, grief, anxiety, and big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Illinois: 149020429 · expires November 2027
NPI: 1447060405 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

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About Anna

Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who focuses on helping people move through family stress, grief, anxiety, and big life changes. She works with parents and individuals facing caregiving strain, career questions, and the daily pressure of balancing responsibilities. Her tone is practical and supportive, aimed at people who want clear steps and steady guidance.

She uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to set realistic goals and find doable next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions often include problem-solving, communication practice, and planning small changes that add up. Anna emphasizes each person's strengths and helps people notice what already works in their life. Anna trained at the University of Illinois, earning a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health after completing a bachelor’s degree in social work and sociology.

Her early internships were in clinics serving autistic children and adults, which shaped her work with developmental and intellectual differences. She has also held leadership roles in professional social work organizations in Illinois. Her practice pays attention to practical needs such as caregiving demands, chronic illness or pain, workplace stress, and parenting challenges.

She supports people dealing with ADHD, autism, communication difficulties, and loss, helping them make plans that fit their daily life. Sessions are designed to be collaborative and solution-focused. People who choose Anna can expect a calm, respectful listener who offers clear options and helps build skills for everyday challenges.

She aims to be a sounding board and a practical partner as clients take steps toward their goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Anna lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Parenting issues
Career difficulties
Coaching
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Communication problems
Control issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Hearing impaired
Intellectual disability
Life purpose
Visually impaired
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Online support

Evidence-based approaches and online care that fit your life

Anna uses straightforward, evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One approach centers on goal setting and behavioral planning to break larger problems into small, achievable steps; this helps with stress, career decisions, and caregiving demands. Another approach emphasizes communication skills and problem-solving to improve family interactions and workplace relationships; it involves practicing new ways of talking and setting boundaries to reduce conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that match your situation. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments are made based on what helps you make steady progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect: video calls for more personal conversations, phone sessions when bandwidth or camera use is limited, live chat for brief check-ins, and text-based messaging for ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose the format that feels most manageable for their daily life.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Anna help with?

She supports people with family stress, grief, self-esteem, anxiety, parenting strain, caregiving issues, ADHD, and workplace or career worries.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on goal setting, problem-solving, and building everyday skills to manage stress and relationship challenges.

What is her professional background?

She holds a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health and has seven years of clinical experience working with people and families, including work with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Illinois.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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