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Carley James Bruner

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

After getting my master's in counseling psychology decades ago, there has been a strong focus in helping others process through trauma, depression, anxiety and other mental health symptoms getting in the way of living one's best life, I am a licensed mental health counselor who uses several skills and techniques to help people heal.

My approach to therapy

I use EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy, family systems therapy solution focus care along with other modalities to help in one's journey towards healing.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is important. Here, we will get to understand your story, needs, goals and discuss what counseling will mean for you. This is a time to secure an understanding of your care and how we can work together in your counseling journey.

About me

  • I identify as
    Native American, Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Hispanic, Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Holistic, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at City University, MA (Master of Arts) at City University
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Washington)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ambetter Washington, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Premera Blue Cross Washington, Regence BlueShield of Washington

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQIA+, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Infertility, Transgender issues, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Cognitive Behavioral Conjoint Therapy for PTSD, Behavioral Activation (BA), Trauma Focused CBT, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Family Focused Therapy (FFT), Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Behavior Modification, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Relational, Motivational Interviewing, Multi-Systemic (MST), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Parent Management Training (PMT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Gestalt, Strategic Family Therapy, Behavioral, Behavior Management, Structural Family, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents, Seniors
  • Languages
    English