- Practical coping skills
- Trauma-informed care
- Goal-focused plans
About Paul
Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on men's wellbeing and related concerns. He brings 15 years of experience in mental health and works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, depression, and issues around self-esteem and sleep. Paul holds a Master of Social Work and practices in Colorado as an LCSW; he also holds a CSW credential.
He uses straight talk and practical tools in sessions. That can mean breaking problems into small steps, trying new coping skills between meetings, and checking what feels useful. He draws on approaches such as cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness practices, and trauma-focused methods when those fit the person's needs.
Paul's background includes many years of service in military settings and work with veterans and first responders. He has provided trauma-informed care, substance-related treatment, and help after domestic violence or sexual abuse. Those experiences inform how he supports people through crisis and recovery.
In the room he aims to meet people where they are. He listens first, then helps set short-term goals to reduce distress and long-term plans for growth. Sessions often include practical strategies for sleep, impulsivity, anger, or managing anxiety.
He combines clinical methods like dialectical behavior approaches and eye movement desensitization with motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps. That mix is adjusted to each person's goals and comfort. Before booking, confirm current session options and scheduling details.
How these approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can include practicing new skills, setting small homework tasks, and reviewing progress together. DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. In remote sessions this often looks like learning brief skills to use between meetings and checking how those skills worked in daily life. EMDR addresses traumatic memories using structured sets of attention and processing; when it's used, sessions follow a paced protocol to reduce distress around past events.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss options and choose methods together based on your goals, symptoms, and what feels manageable. That collaborative plan can change as needs evolve.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, since the profile does not list specific formats. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Others prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only check-ins when time or bandwidth is limited. The focus is on making therapy workable for daily life rather than adding stress.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
North Carolina, Colorado
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Paul commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, self-esteem, and career stress.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses practical, skills-based work. Sessions often include teaching coping strategies, setting short goals, and reviewing progress together.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 15 years of experience in mental health, including extensive work with veterans and first responder issues and with people affected by trauma and substance-related problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Colorado. The credential list includes CO LCSW and NC LCSW as provided.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are used.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.