Christine “Chrissy” Bruso, LCSW
LCSW supporting families and parents
- Relationship and family support
- Parenting and mom support
- Strengths-based care
About Christine “Chrissy” Bruso
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who brings warmth, practicality, and a genuine love of people to her work. She blends a lifelong curiosity about human connection with a varied professional background that includes roles as a horse farm manager and riding instructor, legal secretary, stay-at-home mother, adoption support worker, and counselor for individuals with autism and their families. Her approach is strengths-based and person-focused, aimed at helping clients discover their resources and move toward greater well-being. She describes her counseling style as honest and kind and offers practical tools to help clients connect with their most authentic selves and pursue a more abundant life.
Chrissy places high value on healthy families and assists people in navigating family relationships, clarifying boundaries, and strengthening connections with others and themselves. As a mother, she is particularly passionate about supporting moms who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to do it all, helping them establish realistic boundaries and meaningful self-care so they can experience greater balance and enjoyment in parenting. Her clinical work draws on person-centered ideas, family systems and structural perspectives, and cognitive behavior therapy to tailor interventions to each family's needs.
She enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships and believes collaboration is essential - together is always better than alone. Chrissy typically checks messages once per day, Monday through Friday, and responds as promptly as possible. Messages received during her business hours, 9a-5p EST, will be answered the same day; messages received after hours will be returned the next business day. She looks forward to working with people who are ready to explore growth and change.
Chrissy places high value on healthy families and assists people in navigating family relationships, clarifying boundaries, and strengthening connections with others and themselves. As a mother, she is particularly passionate about supporting moms who feel overwhelmed by the pressure to do it all, helping them establish realistic boundaries and meaningful self-care so they can experience greater balance and enjoyment in parenting. Her clinical work draws on person-centered ideas, family systems and structural perspectives, and cognitive behavior therapy to tailor interventions to each family's needs.
She enjoys building strong therapeutic relationships and believes collaboration is essential - together is always better than alone. Chrissy typically checks messages once per day, Monday through Friday, and responds as promptly as possible. Messages received during her business hours, 9a-5p EST, will be answered the same day; messages received after hours will be returned the next business day. She looks forward to working with people who are ready to explore growth and change.
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 these credentials: LCSW. License details: VA LCSW 0904009696.
In which languages does Christine “Chrissy” Bruso provide therapy?
English.
Where is Christine “Chrissy” Bruso located?
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.
Approach-Driven Care Delivered Online
Christine “Chrissy” Bruso uses approaches that emphasize the client’s strengths and practical change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathic listening and creating a supportive space where clients lead the pace of change - it helps people who need acceptance and clarity about their values and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers tools to shift unhelpful patterns, which can be useful for anxiety, stress, and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and builds on what is already working, helping clients move toward specific goals more quickly.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Christine works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors techniques over time, combining elements from different approaches to support real-world progress. Licensed professionals and therapists often blend methods this way to match what matters most to the client.
Online sessions offer flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to connect in ways that suit their schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while juggling family, work, and other responsibilities.
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