Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
How Sandra works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Alabama
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Sandra
Dr. Sandra Bruno helps people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or angry find clearer ways forward. She offers steady, direct support for stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addictions, and anger.
Her style is warm and person-centered, starting with what matters most to each client. With 25 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, Dr. Bruno blends practical skills with attention to personal values.
She is an Alabama-licensed marriage and family therapist - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) - and uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on learning new skills and testing them between meetings. She draws on cognitive behavioral work to shift unhelpful thinking and behaviors, and on mindfulness to help people notice reactions before they escalate. Emotion-focused methods are used when relationships and intimacy are central concerns.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation, goal-setting, and tools to try at home. Dr. Bruno also works with topics like parenting challenges, career transitions, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and family-of-origin issues.
She can bring faith perspectives into sessions if requested. Her approach suits people wanting either short-term problem solving or longer-term exploration. The partnership in therapy is emphasized: she listens, reflects, and offers concrete strategies while people decide what fits their life.
What Sandra works with
Everything Sandra lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Sandra's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Approaches Sandra lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify their values and take small actions that match what matters to them. It is useful when someone feels stuck or is struggling to act in line with goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce distress and solve practical problems. It often helps with anxiety, low mood, and anger by breaking patterns that keep problems going. Emotionally-Focused Therapy, EFT, centers on how emotions shape relationships and can help when intimacy or attachment issues are causing pain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try methods that fit the person’s life and adjust as needed based on progress and feedback.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video is helpful for in-depth work that benefits from face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit into a busy day or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to schedule therapy around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping a steady therapeutic connection.
Questions people ask about Sandra
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centered and collaborative, using practical tools and compassionate listening to help people make changes that matter.
How much experience does she have?
Dr. Bruno has 25 years of clinical experience and a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling, working across many common life concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - licensed in Alabama and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.