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Dr. Sandra Bruno, LMFT

Compassionate LMFT supporting families and individuals
  • 25 years experience
  • Licensed in Alabama
  • Trauma and addictions

About Dr. Sandra Bruno

Dr. Sandra Bruno is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Alabama with 25 years of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University and holds a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, a doctoral degree focused on integrating counseling and faith-informed care. In addition, she maintains an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification that informs her work with substance-related concerns.

Her practice has addressed a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career transitions, and depression. She also works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, family-of-origin problems, and compassion fatigue. Dr. Bruno blends both short-term, goal-oriented methods and longer-term exploratory work, offering Solution-Focused techniques as well as psychodynamic approaches when deeper historical patterns are the focus.

Her clinical toolbox includes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. Consistently person-centered in orientation, she emphasizes a therapeutic alliance built on trust and empathy as central to effective work. She welcomes opportunities to support individuals, couples, and families, and will incorporate a client’s faith into sessions when requested, drawing on both professional training and personal experience to tailor care.

Areas of Expertise

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessInfidelityLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Sandra Bruno have?

Dr. Sandra Bruno has 25 years of clinical experience.

Is Dr. Sandra Bruno a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as AL LMFT L450.

In which languages does Dr. Sandra Bruno provide therapy?

Dr. Sandra Bruno provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Sandra Bruno located?

Dr. Sandra Bruno is located in Alabama.

How can I work with Dr. Sandra Bruno as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. Sandra Bruno through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Sandra Bruno work with international clients?

Dr. Sandra Bruno does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Sandra Bruno 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 Sessions Be a Good Fit?

Many people ask whether remote therapy can produce meaningful change. For a range of common concerns - such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions - online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is convenience and flexibility. Clients can connect with their therapist in the format that fits their schedule and comfort level: video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. That flexibility often makes it easier to maintain consistent care amid busy or changing lives.

Licensed professionals provide online care, and clients may change therapists if they prefer a different fit. For many people, remote therapy offers an accessible way to engage with evidence-based approaches and ongoing therapeutic support.

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