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Arely Bruno

VirtualIn-PersonHigh Satisfaction Rate

8 years of experience

Verified by Octave

Licensed

In California

In-Network

Accepting 8 Insurance providers

Meet Arely

My practice is equipped to guide you through your journey with compassion. Together, we will explore strategies to manage your symptoms, develop coping skills, regain control of your emotions, and foster a more fulfilling life. I offer a uniquely supportive environment for first-generation and bilingual individuals. My commitment is to create a supportive, non-judgmental, space that allows me to explore identity, heal, and build a hopeful future. I specialize in trauma-informed care that not only acknowledges but deeply understands the pressures and challenges. My goal is to create an environment where you feel seen, heard, and valued.

My commitment is to create a supportive, non-judgmental, space that allows me to explore identity, heal, and build a hopeful future.

Communication Style

  • Action-oriented
  • Direct
  • Empowering
  • Exploratory
  • Holistic

Specialties & Approaches

Specialties

Focus Areas

Approach

  • Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy
  • Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic
  • Solution-Focused

Licensed In

Locations

Virtual appointments available for California residents

600 W Santa Ana Blvd
Suite 530-D, Santa Ana, California 92701

Good to know

Session Details

Practices in

Languages

Additional

Interests

Spending time with my loved ones creating memories, adventures and discovering the world, and traveling. I enjoy the outdoors running, training for half marathons, hiking, camping, or just to be in the moment appreciating nature.

Credentials & Verification

Verified by Octave

License number

#LMFT109188 • California • LMFT

Education

MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University

Arely Bruno, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist License #LMFT109188 (exp September 2028)

Calculate Cost & Insurance

$28

/ session on average with insurance

What insurance do you have?

Frequently asked questions

Arely Bruno accepts Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Health Net, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Centivo, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, Out-of-State BlueCard PPO, and Aetna. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Arely Bruno is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Arely is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Arely’s California license number is LMFT109188, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Arely Bruno has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Arely’s education and training include MA - Counseling Psychology, Argosy University. Over that time, Arely has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community.

Arely Bruno works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents, Immigrants, Students, and Latine Community and specializes in Adoption/Foster Care, Anxiety, Caregiver Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Grief, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Trauma, and Women's Issues. These are the areas where Arely spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Arely is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Arely Bruno draws on Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP), Interpersonal Psychotherapy, Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic, Solution-Focused, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Arely’s style is action-oriented, direct, empowering, exploratory, and holistic. In Arely’s words: “My commitment is to create a supportive, non-judgmental, space that allows me to explore identity, heal, and build a hopeful future.”

Arely Bruno (she/her) offers therapy in English and Spanish. Arely identifies as Hispanic/Latinx.

Arely Bruno offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 600 W Santa Ana Blvd in Santa Ana. Arely is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Arely Bruno is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Arely will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Arely’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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