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LCSW, CSW

Paul Brunner, LCSW, CSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationColorado
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Paul

Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years of clinical experience who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, mood concerns, and ADHD-related struggles. He emphasizes meeting clients where they are and supporting them through practical steps toward improved coping, emotional regulation, and self-understanding.

Background and approach

Paul uses a combination of evidence-based methods to tailor care to each person's needs and goals. He holds an MSW and maintains licensure in Colorado and North Carolina as LCSW, CSW.

Over his career he has trained extensively in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness techniques, and he integrates motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas when helpful. Paul offers a direct yet compassionate approach that balances skill-building with attention to life context and past experiences.

Sessions focus on identifying manageable goals, developing specific coping strategies, and strengthening resilience so clients can move forward with greater clarity and control.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online



Paul commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in his online practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and building practical skills to change reactions and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, ADHD-related challenges, and stress management. EMDR is a trauma-focused method that helps process distressing memories through guided techniques aimed at reducing their emotional impact and supporting recovery.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to explore their concerns, goals, and preferences and then adapt methods or combine techniques to find the best fit for the work ahead. Flexibility and ongoing review help ensure treatment stays aligned with progress and needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more accessible and convenient. These formats allow for consistent contact, easier scheduling around work or family commitments, and the ability to use therapeutic tools between sessions for real-world practice.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, compassion fatigue, ADHD, bipolar concerns, sleep and self-esteem problems, and related issues listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul blends practical, skills-focused methods with trauma-informed sensitivity, emphasizing coping skills, emotional regulation, and step-by-step problem solving.
What kind of experience does he bring?
He brings 15 years of experience in mental health with extensive training in trauma and evidence-based therapies.
What credentials and location information are available?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials with licensure listed as CO LCSW CSW.09926354 and NC LCSW C007062, and he practices from Colorado.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he provide?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

Body imageCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

North Carolina, Colorado

Languages

English

What Paul can help with

Paul Brunner works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Paul works with men and women of our military.

Paul works with victims of domestic violence.

How Paul approaches therapy

Paul's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Paul is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Colorado, with 15 years of clinical experience.