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Dr. Sandra Bruno, LMFT
Alabama
LMFT - Relationships and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT and mindfulness
- Person-centered work
About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Bruno is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Alabama with 25 years of clinical experience. She focuses on common concerns such as stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship difficulties, self-esteem, parenting, and depression. Sandra uses direct, practical methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and try different ways of responding.
She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered approaches. Sessions tend to focus on specific problems and on small, testable changes people can make between meetings. Sandra also uses emotionally focused and mindfulness-based methods when feelings and close relationships are central to the work.
Her background includes a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. She also holds an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification and has worked with people who struggle with substance use and related issues. The LMFT credential is held in Alabama.
Sandra describes her work as practical and person-centered. She matches the approach to whether someone needs short-term problem solving or deeper exploration of past patterns. She can incorporate faith into sessions when requested.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The site uses a subscription model for sessions that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary by location. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not accepted.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Dr. Bruno uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change specific thought and behavior patterns. CBT emphasizes clear goals, short experiments, and homework that you can try between sessions to test what works. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to help people clarify values and take action toward them despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT focuses on willingness and behavior change rather than eliminating uncomfortable feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit those aims. That means treatment can shift from more directive CBT exercises to emotion-focused or client-centered conversations if the situation calls for it. The choice of method is collaborative and based on what helps the person make steady changes.
Session formats are not listed in the provided biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. If a client prefers less screen time, options such as a shorter audio check-in can be discussed once you confirm available formats.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, relationship and parenting issues, depression, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Sessions focus on practical steps and homework to change patterns between visits.
What professional background does she have?
She holds a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling, a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification, and has 25 years of experience.
Where is she licensed and based?
The clinician is an LMFT licensed in Alabama and practices there according to the license information provided.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact prices depend on the local rate.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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