Brianna Brunner

About Brianna Brunner

My name is Brianna Brunner, LCSW, and I am the owner of Couples Therapy Services. We are a telehealth couples practice based out of NJ. We help couples communicate and connect. All of our therapists are trained in evidence based treatments for couples: Gottman, Imago, and DBT for Couples. Did you know 2/3 of couples report being unhappy after having children? If you are struggling with parenting small children, intimacy, communication, stress, work-life balance, fighting, infidelity, and more, couples therapy is here to help you regroup and change the course of your relationship. Working with us, you will receive research based techniques that will help you make long lasting improvements. Are you are committed to learning skills, healing the past, and treating each other with kindness and respect? If you are, you and your partner will receive the tools and support to rebuild trust in each other, communicate effectively, and regulate your own emotions so that you can enjoy a functional, loving relationship.

Experience

1. Psychotherapist

   Couples Therapy Services

   Sep 2014 — Present · Lawrenceville, NJ, US

   At Couples Therapy Services we specialize in the use of evidenced-based treatment. We assist couples in emotion regulation, effective communication, mutual empathy and long standing intimacy. At CTS, both Imago and Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be integrated to form one, well-balanced treatment plan. Our therapy is built upon the foundations of validation, acceptance, and openness. By the time our clients complete our DBT/Imago couples program, they will have gained the insight to lead happier and healthier relationships. DBT FOR COUPLES is designed to help couples with emotion management. DBT emphasizes the importance of open and accurate communication. More specifically, it focuses on primary emotions and the ability to express how one is really feeling. DBT is known to reduce anger and increase intimacy.IMAGO THERAPY helps couples heal childhood wounds through shared strength and realization. Imago philosophy concludes that relationship patterns are based on messages and experiences from early life. By bringing these patterns to light and using Imago Dialogue couples will learn to hear and heal each other.

Education

• Rutgers University

  Masters, Social Work- Direct Practice

  2008 — 2010

• Rutgers University

  Bachelors Degree, Sociology and Women's Studies

  2004 — 2008