Paul Brunner, LCSW, CSW

Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker with fifteen years in mental health. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, and other midlife concerns. Paul aims to meet people where they are and help them move forward at a manageable pace.

He has a Master of Social Work and holds LCSW and CSW credentials, licensed in Colorado and North Carolina. Much of his early career was in the U.S. Army, where he served as a mental health technician and later as an officer and active duty social worker. That background led to years of work with Veterans and first responders.

Paul uses practical, evidence-informed approaches in sessions. He commonly draws on cognitive behavioral methods to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses mindfulness practices to reduce stress and grounding skills after distressing experiences.

He has provided trauma-focused therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and has worked with people affected by domestic violence, sexual abuse, and substance use concerns. He supports people dealing with career stress, relationship conflict, and problems with sleep or self-esteem.

In the therapy room he aims for clear steps and straightforward goals. Sessions focus on skills you can try between meetings and on understanding patterns that keep problems going. Paul encourages clients to set realistic goals and to take small steps toward change.

Approaches that guide online work

Paul commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach teaches practical steps that can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, and support mood changes. He also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotional regulation and distress tolerance, which can help with impulsivity and intense emotions.

EMDR is another tool he has used for trauma processing; it supports working through distressing memories and the reactions that follow them. Each approach aims to give concrete tools you can use between sessions rather than only talking about problems.

Choosing the right method is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, past experiences, and what feels most helpful, then adapt techniques over time based on progress and preference.

Session logistics and formats are not specified here, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care if they relocate within the same licensed region.