- Goal focused
- Works with caregivers
- Supports workplace issues
About Anna
Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people facing work and wellbeing concerns alongside family, grief, and major life changes. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, compassion fatigue, self-esteem struggles, relationship and parenting challenges, and career questions. Her writing and speaking focus on practical steps that help people move forward.
Anna trained at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, earning a Bachelor of Social Work and then a Master of Social Work with a concentration in mental health. She completed internships at clinics focused on autism support and has spent much of her career working with people who have developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism and ADHD. She has experience supporting caregivers and families through challenging transitions.
Her approach centers on helping people set clear goals and take small, doable steps toward them. Sessions often include talking through day-to-day problems, identifying strengths, and planning actions that fit the person’s life. She aims to be a sounding board and practical collaborator rather than offering abstract theory.
Anna also brings experience in workplace and career-related concerns, helping clients weigh options, manage workplace stress, and find direction. She emphasizes self-determination and supports people in making choices that reflect their values and priorities.
People who work with Anna can expect straightforward conversations, goal-focused planning, and encouragement to build on existing strengths. She invites clients to clarify what matters to them and to try concrete steps toward those aims.
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people handle stress, workplace strain, and life changes. One common approach focuses on goal setting and behavioral planning - breaking larger problems into small steps and tracking progress. This helps when people want clearer direction at work or practical ways to manage daily stress.Another approach emphasizes coping skills and problem-solving, teaching specific strategies for managing anxiety, compassion fatigue, and caregiving demands. These methods include learning new routines, practicing coping exercises, and rehearsing communication techniques to improve interactions at work and home.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in regularly and adjust plans as progress is made.
Session formats are not detailed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let a person work with a licensed professional from wherever they are in Illinois, which helps people balance therapy with work and caregiving commitments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Anna help with?
She supports people with work and wellbeing issues, family and parenting stress, grief, anxiety, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and career questions. Additional focuses include ADHD, autism, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, with an emphasis on setting goals and taking concrete steps. Sessions are meant to be a place to talk through problems and plan actions that fit everyday life.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience and has worked in settings supporting autistic individuals and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. She has also supported parents and caregivers through life transitions.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Illinois. Her practice and professional work are based in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on the plan chosen and the region.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.