- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Christine
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 14 years of experience based in Virginia. She works with adults on relationship challenges, parenting concerns, mood and anxiety, stress, and career-related strain. Chrissy also supports people navigating family of origin issues, adoption and foster care questions, and the particular pressures many mothers face.
She describes her counseling style as honest and direct, offering practical tools people can use between sessions. Sessions focus on identifying strengths, setting boundaries, and rebuilding everyday routines that feel manageable. She emphasizes real steps rather than abstract talk so clients can notice small changes quickly.
Chrissy draws on client-centered principles to follow what matters most to each person. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help shift unhelpful thinking and solution-focused methods to set clear, reachable goals. These approaches are applied to common concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
Her background includes work with adoptive families and with individuals who have autism and related challenges, along with a variety of earlier roles outside clinical practice. That mix informs a practical style that looks for workable strategies in daily life. She is a mother and often works with parents who feel overwhelmed by expectations.
Chrissy communicates by message during business hours and aims to reply promptly on weekdays. People who want to begin are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters most to the client. The therapist offers reflective feedback and supports clients in clarifying values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and clarifies the next right action to move forward.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Chrissy will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest ways of working together. She adjusts tools and pacing as needs and priorities emerge so the plan fits what the client wants to accomplish.
Session format details are not specified here, so please confirm current options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Clients often find this helps them use skills between sessions and maintain momentum while juggling parenting, work, or caregiving responsibilities.
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Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with relationship struggles, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, career issues, and family of origin concerns among other topics.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is honest and practical. She gives tools people can use between sessions and focuses on clear steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of experience as a clinician working with families, parents, and individuals on a range of issues.
What credentials and location are on file?
She is a Virginia LCSW and practices from Virginia.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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