Amanda Brunner (she/her)

Accepting Clients

I fundamentally believe that you know yourself best, and I see my role as a collaborative partner.

Clinical Trainee in St. Paul, MN
Supervised by Jen Reddig

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My passion is to provide affirming and effective therapy for individuals navigating anxiety and depression, with a dedicated focus on the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. I believe these conditions are not personal failings, but often understandable responses to a world that can feel overwhelming, invalidating, or ill-suited to one's natural way of being. My goal is to create a therapeutic sanctuary where every part of your identity: gender, sexuality, and neurotype is celebrated!

My Background and Approach

I believe in ensuring my clients have a myriad of tools they can use for coping but also a good understanding of what to use when. For example something may happen but you only have 5 minutes, I want my client to have three things to pick from that they can use in that 5 minute period to recover. Tools only work when we know how to use them and when they work for the client.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My personal belief as a therapist is rooted in the profound power of curiosity. I see therapy not as an interrogation or a diagnosis, but as a collaborative exploration. I enter the therapeutic space with a humble and genuine curiosity, eager to understand the unique landscape of your inner world—your strengths, your struggles, your history, and your hopes. This curious stance allows me to see you in your full complexity, beyond any label or presenting problem, and ensures our work is tailored uniquely to you. Beyond the therapy space I enjoy: photography, hiking, nature, baking and spending time with loved ones.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eclectic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Anxiety LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Teen Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Rate: $140/session

Info

Email Amanda
1919 University Avenue West
Suite 6
St. Paul, MN 55104

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