Cora Bruno
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Mail code: 3920Campus: Dtphx
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Cora Bruno received her doctorate in behavioral health in 2013 and her master's of social work in 2002 from Arizona State University. She is currently a full-time senior lecturer at ASU in the School of Social Work. Dr. Bruno teaches direct practice courses to on ground and online masters-level social work students, including Mental Health Assessment, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Foundation Practice, and Social Work in the Healthcare Setting. She also has a private psychotherapy practice in the North Phoenix/Paradise Valley area. Bruno primarily works with adults and couples in a wide range of areas including depression, anxiety, LGBTQAI+ issues, PTSD, trauma, bereavement, aging issues, sexual addictions and co-occurring disorders. She utilizes Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, EMDR, Mindfulness, and Crisis Intervention in her practice. She also works with individuals and their families who are living with chronic or terminal medical illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and other chronic medical conditions.
- D.B.H. Behavioral Health, Arizona State University 2013
- Arizona State - Licensed Clinical Social Worker; 2006
- M.S.W. Social Work, Arizona State University 2002
- B.S. Pscyhology, Arizona State University 1998
Courses
2025 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Beh Model & Interven |
2024 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Beh Model & Interven |
2024 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar |
2024 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2023 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Beh Model & Interven |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2023 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar |
2023 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Beh Model & Interven |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2022 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 613 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Behav Hlth |
2022 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2022 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2021 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 613 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Behav Hlth |
2021 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2021 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 613 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Behav Hlth |
2020 Fall
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 661 | Cognitive Behavior Therapy |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2020 Summer
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 516 | Social Work Skills Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
2020 Spring
| Course Number | Course Title |
|---|---|
| SWG 621 | Integrative Seminar |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 606 | Assessment of Mental Disorders |
| SWG 613 | Adv Soc Wk Prac/Behav Hlth |
2020 - Present Senior Lecturer, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Downtown Phoenix
2009 - 2020 Lecturer, School of Social Work, Arizona State University, Phoenix,
Arizona
2016 – present Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, Cora Bruno, LLC, Phoenix, Arizona
2013 – 2016 Clinical Social Worker/Psychotherapist, Northlight Counseling Associates, Inc., Phoenix, Arizona
2009 – 2013 Crisis Clinician, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, Phoenix, Arizona
2007 – 2009 Clinical Director, Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS, Phoenix, Arizona
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Arizona Board of Behavioral Health Examiners (since 2006)