Paul Brunner, LCSW, CSW

Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker with 15 years in mental health. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and compassion fatigue. He has experience supporting those touched by military service and civilian life. Paul practices from Colorado and meets people where they are in their healing journey.

Paul spent years working in the Army as a mental health technician, then served as an Army officer and active duty social worker. He completed a Master of Social Work and holds LCSW and CSW credentials licensed in Colorado and North Carolina. That background includes regular work with trauma, substance use concerns, and survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

In sessions he uses straightforward, skills-based methods. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking patterns. He teaches Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing strong emotions and reducing impulsive reactions.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing approaches and mindfulness practices to help people process traumatic memories and reduce stress. Motivational Interviewing and solution-focused strategies guide conversations about change and next steps.

Paul aims for practical work in the room. He focuses on what matters most to each person and helps set small, doable goals. People can expect a collaborative, direct approach that emphasizes safety, pacing, and steady progress.

How these approaches translate to online work

CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can walk through thought records, set behavioral experiments, and practice new coping steps between meetings.

DBT provides skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. In remote sessions Paul can teach and practice these skills, coach through exercises, and plan small skill practice for daily life.

EMDR-style approaches help people reprocess traumatic memories with structured protocols and guided bilateral stimulation. When suitable, elements of this work can be adapted for distance sessions to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level. That process may include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan over time.

Session formats are not listed explicitly in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use remote appointments to maintain continuity of care while tailoring sessions to practical constraints and daily routines.