Christine “Chrissy” Bruso

Christine "Chrissy" Bruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia. She brings 14 years of experience and a practical, person-centered style to her work. Chrissy aims to help people build healthier relationships, manage stress and anxiety, and navigate career and life transitions.

She prefers a strengths-based approach and uses clear, direct conversation. Sessions focus on tools clients can use right away, like setting boundaries, improving communication, and building self-compassion. Chrissy places special emphasis on supporting parents, especially mothers, who feel overwhelmed by caregiving demands.

Her background includes varied roles outside traditional therapy, from working on a horse farm to supporting adoptive families and counseling people with autism and related challenges. That range informs a flexible, down-to-earth style that values clients' real-life skills and care responsibilities.

Chrissy draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to shape sessions. She aims to help people identify practical steps toward goals like better workplace balance, improved family dynamics, or relief from anxiety and depression.

People who work with her can expect honest, kind feedback and collaborative planning. Messaging is checked Monday through Friday during typical business hours, and responses are generally same-day during those hours. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's Start Therapy flow to match and schedule.

How her approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience. The therapist follows the client's lead and helps them access their own strengths and values to guide change.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers practical exercises for anxiety, depression, and stress so people can test new ways of thinking and behaving.

Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes small, achievable steps and goals. It helps people identify what is already working and build on those strengths to move toward clearer next steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Chrissy collaborates with clients to choose or combine methods that match goals, needs, and personal preferences. She reviews progress and adjusts plans so sessions stay aligned with what the client wants.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not specified in the biography. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into busy days, makes follow-up between sessions easier, and supports goal-focused work without added travel. Ask about available formats when you complete the Start Therapy questionnaire so scheduling fits your routine.