Dr. Sandra Bruno, LMFT

Dr. Sandra Bruno helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and relationship strain. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 25 years of clinical experience. Sandra works with individuals and also supports couples and parents who want clearer communication and healthier patterns.

She draws on straightforward, practical methods in sessions. That can mean setting concrete goals, trying new ways to handle difficult thoughts, or using mindfulness to steady strong feelings. Sandra emphasizes a trusting therapeutic relationship and aims to make the room a place where clients feel heard and understood.

Sandra’s background includes a Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from California State University and a Doctorate of Ministry in Pastoral Counseling. She also holds an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Certification alongside her LMFT credential. Those experiences shaped her work with addictions, family problems, and complicated grief.

In session she mixes problem-solving with deeper work on patterns that keep returning. That might look like practical steps to manage anxiety one week and talking through early family influences the next. She can incorporate a client’s faith when requested and relevant to the issues at hand.

People often come to Sandra for help with midlife transitions, career stress, parenting strains, or aging and geriatric issues. She offers a flexible blend of methods to match short-term goals or longer-term change. To begin, she asks about what matters most and builds a plan around each person’s needs.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful habits. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on how emotions shape relationships and can help people improve connection and resolve recurring conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals and try methods that suit those goals. That means starting with one approach and adjusting as needed rather than assuming a single method will fit every person.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of meeting while focusing on the same therapeutic goals they would use in person.