Anna Bruno

Anna Bruno is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) with seven years of clinical experience. She holds an Illinois LCSW - license number IL LCSW 149020429.

She completed a Bachelor of Social Work with a minor in Sociology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2013, then earned a Master of Social Work with a concentration in Mental Health from the same university, graduating in August 2014. Her training included internships at The Autism Program and Skill Sprout, both clinics supporting children and adults who identify as autistic.

In January 2020 she received the Outstanding New Social Worker award from the University of Illinois School of Social Work. For four years she served as president of the downstate chapter of the Illinois Society for Clinical Social Workers.

Her career has focused on working with and advocating for people and families navigating uncertain paths. She has supported individuals, parents, college students, and families, and much of her work has involved services for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism and ADHD. She also has expertise helping parents and family caregivers who are coping with life changes.

Anna helps clients identify goals and translate them into actionable steps, guided by a belief in self-determination and each person’s capacity to shape their own life. She aims to highlight clients’ strengths and to serve as a sounding board, confidant, and respectful consultant as they navigate change. She welcomes the decision to seek support and looks forward to working together.