Christine “Chrissy” Bruso, LCSW
LCSW supporting families and individuals
- Relationship and family work
- Parenting and mom support
- CBT and client-centered therapy
About Christine “Chrissy” Bruso
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW with 14 years of experience who combines practical life experience with clinical training to support individuals and families. She enjoys time at the beach and in the mountains, being outdoors, working out, eating healthy, savoring a good cup of cold brew coffee, reading, and spending time with her husband and children. Her varied background includes roles as a horse farm manager and riding instructor, legal secretary, stay-at-home parent, assisting families through adoption, and counseling individuals with autism and related challenges along with their families.
Working from a strengths-based perspective, she aims to empower people to better understand themselves and grow toward their full potential. Her counseling approach is described as honest and kind, focused on providing practical tools that help clients connect with their most authentic selves and pursue a more abundant life. She places a strong emphasis on family wellbeing and supports clients in navigating family relationships, improving communication, and establishing boundaries that reinforce healthier connections with others and with themselves.
As a mother, she has a particular commitment to helping moms find balance and reduce self-imposed pressures. She partners with mothers to set meaningful self-care practices and clear boundaries so they can experience greater enjoyment in both life and parenting. Her clinical work covers a range of concerns including relationships, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication difficulties, family of origin issues, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues, workplace challenges, and young adult concerns. Her therapeutic methods draw from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, family systems thinking, and structural therapy.
She values building strong collaborative relationships with clients and believes the work is more effective when done together. On this platform she typically checks messages once per day, Monday through Friday, and aims to reply as soon as possible. Messages received during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) are usually answered the same day, while messages sent after hours are replied to on the next business day.
Working from a strengths-based perspective, she aims to empower people to better understand themselves and grow toward their full potential. Her counseling approach is described as honest and kind, focused on providing practical tools that help clients connect with their most authentic selves and pursue a more abundant life. She places a strong emphasis on family wellbeing and supports clients in navigating family relationships, improving communication, and establishing boundaries that reinforce healthier connections with others and with themselves.
As a mother, she has a particular commitment to helping moms find balance and reduce self-imposed pressures. She partners with mothers to set meaningful self-care practices and clear boundaries so they can experience greater enjoyment in both life and parenting. Her clinical work covers a range of concerns including relationships, family and parenting challenges, self-esteem, coping with life changes, stress, anxiety, career issues, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, body image, caregiver stress, commitment and communication difficulties, family of origin issues, forgiveness, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, self-love, women's issues, workplace challenges, and young adult concerns. Her therapeutic methods draw from client-centered approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), solution-focused strategies, family systems thinking, and structural therapy.
She values building strong collaborative relationships with clients and believes the work is more effective when done together. On this platform she typically checks messages once per day, Monday through Friday, and aims to reply as soon as possible. Messages received during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST) are usually answered the same day, while messages sent after hours are replied to on the next business day.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessLife purposePostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Christine “Chrissy” Bruso have?
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso has 14 years of experience.
Is Christine “Chrissy” Bruso a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are VA LCSW 0904009696.
In which languages does Christine “Chrissy” Bruso provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Christine “Chrissy” Bruso located?
She is located in Virginia.
How can I work with Christine “Chrissy” Bruso as my therapist?
You can work with Christine “Chrissy” Bruso through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Christine “Chrissy” Bruso work with international clients?
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Christine “Chrissy” Bruso cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could remote therapy be a good fit for you?
Many people wonder whether working with a therapist remotely can truly help. For a range of common concerns - including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and navigating life changes - research and practice suggest that online therapy can be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions for most of these issues.One clear advantage is flexibility. Individuals can connect with a licensed professional in the way that feels most natural to them - by video call, phone session, live chat, or in-app messaging - which often makes it easier to fit therapeutic work into a busy schedule.
Licensed professionals offer a variety of approaches and clients may change therapists if they are seeking a different fit. For many people, online therapy provides an accessible and practical option for addressing everyday mental health and relationship concerns with professional support.
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