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Paul Brunner

Paul Brunner, LCSW, CSW

Therapist in Colorado

Experienced LCSW focused on practical healing

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  • Trauma informed
  • Skill focused
  • Mindfulness based

About Paul

Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years in mental health care. He practices in Colorado and supports people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, and related concerns. Paul aims to meet clients where they are and help them take practical steps toward feeling better.

Paul's background includes service in the Army beginning in 1999, work as a mental health technician, and later roles as an active duty social worker and officer. He completed a Master of Social Work and met licensing requirements for Colorado and North Carolina, holding LCSW and CSW credentials.

In session he uses clear, skill-based methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He integrates mindfulness practices to build calm and DBT skills to manage strong emotions.

Paul has provided trauma-focused care, including EMDR and cognitive processing approaches, and has experience addressing substance use and domestic or sexual violence recovery. He also helps people with sleep problems, self-esteem, career stress, and issues such as ADHD, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue.

His work emphasizes collaboration and real-world tools. Clients can expect straightforward talk, skill practice, and plans they can try between meetings. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and scheduling step are used to connect people with his services.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online work

Paul uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce symptoms like low mood and worry. CBT focuses on practical exercises and simple experiments to try between sessions.

He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These skills help when emotions feel overwhelming or when relationships are strained. Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, or EMDR, is used for trauma-related memories and can reduce the intensity of disturbing recollections when paired with guided processing.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then recommend which methods to try first. That plan can change as progress is made and new needs appear.

The original profile does not list specific online or remote session formats. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know how meetings will occur. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. The focus remains on learning skills, practicing them between meetings, and applying tools to everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with people facing depression, anxiety, stress, trauma and abuse, anger, and related issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, and career stress.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions tend to be practical and skills-focused. He blends cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, and emotion-regulation techniques to create step-by-step plans.

What is his professional background?

He has 15 years of experience in mental health, including military service as a mental health tech, active duty social worker, and officer.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado with licensing tied to Colorado and North Carolina.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.

How is payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in getting started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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