Paul Brunner, LCSW, CSW

Paul Brunner is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people coping with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related concerns. He has 15 years of experience in mental health and works from a practical, skills-based perspective to help people manage symptoms and build better daily routines.

He spent much of his career serving service members and Veterans, beginning in the Army in 1999 as a mental health technician and later serving as an Army officer and active duty social worker. Those years shaped his focus on trauma care and substance use treatment for Veterans and others exposed to intense stress.

Paul holds a Master of Social Work and completed the licensing steps for Colorado and North Carolina. His credentials include LCSW and CSW, which he uses in clinical practice in Colorado. He combines that background with several therapeutic tools to match each person’s needs.

In sessions he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness to teach practical skills for emotion regulation and better sleep. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques and EMDR for people coping with strong trauma memories. Motivational interviewing guides work around substance use and behavior change.

Paul aims to meet people where they are and focus on clear, reachable goals. He emphasizes short-term strategies that help in daily life, then adds longer-term work when clients are ready. The approach is straightforward and action oriented.

How evidence-based methods work online

Paul frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and change behaviors that keep problems going. CBT sessions often include homework and short skill practices that translate well to video or messaging formats.

He also uses EMDR for trauma processing when appropriate, which involves guided attention to help reduce the intensity of painful memories. EMDR can be adapted for online work with clear preparation and pacing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are taught to improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness through straightforward exercises and practice between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. This collaborative process aims to find the best fit rather than sticking to a single method.

Online therapy offers flexibility with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people work face to face; phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and messaging support quick check-ins or ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and keep continuity when schedules or location change.