Amanda Bruner (she/her)

I specialize in working with trauma survivors, including complex trauma and relational trauma. Using approaches such as EMDR and parts work, we process experiences that may still feel emotionally or physically activated. Trauma therapy is not about reliving the past—it’s about helping your nervous system feel safer in the present and building a stronger sense of self moving forward.

I provide LGBTQ+ affirming therapy for individuals exploring identity, relationships, and the impact of living in environments that may not always feel safe or supportive. Many clients come to therapy navigating identity development, family dynamics, minority stress, or religious trauma. My goal is to create a space where your identity is respected, celebrated, and understood.

I work with neurodivergent adults navigating identity, masking, burnout, sensory overwhelm, and relationships. My approach centers affirming neurodiversity rather than pathologizing difference. Together we explore how your brain and nervous system work, process experiences that may have led to shame or misunderstanding, and develop ways to move through the world that feel more sustainable and authentic.

Relational therapy focuses on how our relationships and early experiences shape the way we see ourselves and connect with others. In our work together, the therapeutic relationship becomes a space to explore patterns, build trust, and experience new ways of relating that can extend into your life outside of therapy.

IFS views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own role and intention. Some parts may carry pain, while others work hard to protect you from being hurt again. IFS helps us approach these parts with curiosity and compassion so that healing can happen without judgment or shame.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) helps the brain process traumatic or overwhelming experiences that may still feel “stuck.” I use EMDR to help clients reduce emotional distress, shift deeply held negative beliefs, and allow the nervous system to integrate past experiences in a way that feels less overwhelming and more empowering.