Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Anna Bruce, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 92001
- NPI
- 1073648598
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Anna supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Career and work
About Anna
Anna Bruce is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with ten years of professional experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, family issues, career challenges, and coping with life changes. Anna speaks English and accepts international clients.
Her approach is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on clear goals and everyday strategies. She listens for what is creating pressure at home, work, and in relationships, then helps people make manageable changes. Conversations are written to fit real life - short-term steps and ongoing problem solving rather than jargon.
Anna often helps people who are handling major transitions such as separation, pregnancy and childbirth, or job shifts. She also addresses money and workplace stress, control issues, and communication problems. Mood concerns and questions about life purpose are part of her practice as well.
In sessions she collaborates on a plan that reflects the person’s schedule and immediate priorities. That might include practical skills for reducing anxiety, clearer ways to speak with a partner or coworker, or strategies for making a difficult decision. Treatment plans evolve as circumstances change.
Her background in social work brings attention to daily pressures like finances, caregiving, and work demands. People who want concrete tools and a focus on real-world problems find this style practical. To begin, follow the platform’s matching steps and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Anna uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach helps people identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with clearer, more balanced thinking. This can reduce persistent worry and improve decision making in work or family contexts.Another approach emphasizes behavioral strategies and small, repeatable actions. These steps can help with mood management, building routines after life changes, and reducing avoidance of difficult conversations. Both approaches aim to produce tangible skills people can use between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss needs, goals, and preferences and then try methods that fit the person’s situation. Plans are adjusted over time based on what works in daily life.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make therapy easier to fit into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or avoid travel for appointments. Many people find remote work helpful for scheduling around caregiving, work shifts, or medical appointments. Licensed professionals can explain which format will best match your goals when you schedule the first session.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, career difficulties, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, control issues, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused. Sessions concentrate on clear steps and everyday strategies to reduce pressure at home and work.
How long has she practiced?
She has ten years of professional experience in social work and related clinical settings.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not listed in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers