Christine “Chrissy” Bruso, LCSW - Therapist in Virginia

About Christine

Christine “Chrissy” Bruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Virginia who uses a practical, person-centered approach. She focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside stress, anxiety, depression, and issues like self-esteem and burnout. Her style is straightforward and kind, aimed at helping parents and caregivers find balance and clearer boundaries.

Chrissy draws on 14 years of helping people in varied roles, from adoption support to counseling families and individuals with autism.

Background and approach

She likes to work from strengths and gives concrete tools people can use right away. Sessions include conversation and skills practice to manage stress, cope with life changes, and improve communication at home. Parents often learn ways to set healthier limits and protect time for self-care.

Chrissy also helps clients address practical worries like workplace stress, career decisions, and planning after major life transitions. Her background includes roles in adoption assistance, family support, and direct counseling across different settings. That variety informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach in therapy.

She aims to build a partnership where clients feel heard and supported while trying new strategies. Chrissy integrates cognitive-based techniques and solution-focused work into a client-centered framework. She keeps treatment focused on what will make daily life easier and relationships stronger.

The overall goal is clearer priorities, better coping skills, and more satisfying family connections. Sessions are offered in English and delivered online by video, phone, chat, or messaging. Practical concerns about scheduling and matching are handled through a short intake questionnaire and then arranging sessions to fit the client’s needs.

How therapy styles translate to online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and meeting each person where they are. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, offers empathy, and helps people identify their own goals; it can be useful for parents and caregivers who need space to sort priorities and values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and low self-esteem by giving step-by-step strategies to try between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, achievable changes that move life forward. It suits people who want concrete steps to improve family routines, communication, or coping with life transitions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That plan can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

Online therapy makes these approaches accessible through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow for more flexible scheduling and easier follow-through on tools and exercises. For parents and busy caregivers, remote sessions can reduce travel time and help therapy fit into a packed day.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed?

She works with relationship, family, and parenting challenges as well as stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is person-centered, honest, and kind, focusing on strengths and practical tools to improve daily life and family interactions.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 14 years of experience in roles including adoption support and counseling families and individuals.

What credentials and region apply?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, with VA LCSW 0904009696 and practices from Virginia.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs and getting started handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select Start Therapy, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 14 years
Licensed: Virginia
Languages: English

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