Carol Brusca, LMFT Therapy

Carol Brusca, LMFT

Therapist

License verified Insurance accepted No referral necessary Background check complete Accepting new patients

Biography

Carol Brusca, LMFT, is a seasoned Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 15 years of experience helping adults navigate complex emotional and behavioral challenges. Carol works with clients experiencing anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction, codependency, relationship struggles, and stress-related issues. She has extensive experience supporting survivors of domestic abuse, those navigating dual diagnoses, and individuals seeking personal growth through life’s transitions.

With a compassionate, practical approach, Carol integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as the foundation of her work—believing that reshaping unhelpful thoughts leads to meaningful and lasting change. She also incorporates mindfulness, DBT skills, Solution-Focused Therapy, and principles of neuroplasticity to support her clients in creating healthier thinking patterns and behaviors.

Carol’s therapeutic style is grounded in trust, collaboration, and empowerment. She creates a safe and affirming space for individuals from all backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ clients, veterans, BIPOC communities, trauma survivors, and those exploring non-traditional relationship structures. Her work is deeply informed by decades of experience with diverse populations, ranging from adolescents to individuals in their 90s.

In her own words:
"One of my favorite things about being a therapist is joining people on their journey and helping them identify and achieve their goals. I love sharing tools that support lasting wellness."

Outside of her sessions, Carol enjoys spending time outdoors, cooking, watching soccer, going to ballet class, and relaxing with her four dogs.

Brightside offerings

Therapy Suicide Prevention Teen Therapy IOP Therapy

Clinical Focus Areas

Addiction Alcohol Use Disorder Anger Management Anxiety Disorders Behavioral Issues Borderline Personality (BPD) Codependency Depression Dissociative Disorders (DID) Domestic Abuse Dual Diagnosis First Responders Gambling Groups Infidelity Internet Addiction Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Parenting Psychosis Relationship Issues Self Esteem Self-Harming Sexual Abuse Sleep or Insomnia Stress Substance Use Disorders Trauma and PTSD Women's Issues

Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Languages

English

Identity

Female She/Her/Hers

Culture & faith

Buddhism Christianity Interfaith Nonreligious/ Secular/ Agnostic/ Atheist

Community & allyship

BIPOC Immigrants LGBTQ+ Neurodiversity People with Disabilities Refugees Single Mothers Survivors of Trauma and Abuse Veterans Women

Credentials

LMFT

Insurances accepted

Aetna All Savers Allegiance Benefit Plan Management Allied Benefit Systems Allwell By Wellcare Ambetter AmeriHealth Administrators (non-Medicaid plans) Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Maine Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Blue Shield of California Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield Carelon Behavioral Health Cigna Detroit Diesel (Carelon) Felra and UFCW Health and Welfare Fund (Carelon) GEHA Healthscopes Imperial County Schools (Carelon) Independence Blue Cross (IBX) Magellan
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