Christanne Brunner , LPC

Christanne Brunner is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 12 years of professional experience. She works with individuals and couples on concerns including stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and communication challenges, grief and life transitions, parenting and family dynamics, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and a range of LGBT and gender-related concerns.

Christanne integrates evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method to help clients develop practical skills, improve communication, and shift unhelpful patterns. She has found the Gottman Method especially useful for creating new communication pathways in couples work, while CBT and solution-focused techniques support concrete problem solving and emotional regulation.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment - she partners with clients to identify goals, try new strategies, and build on strengths. Christanne strives to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored honestly. She believes people have the capacity to grow, learn, and find meaning, and she supports clients as they take the steps toward greater well-being and more satisfying relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Christanne Brunner

Christanne uses approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and the Gottman Method, along with Solution-Focused Therapy, to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. The Gottman Method focuses on practical skills for couples - improving communication, managing conflict, and strengthening emotional connection. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasizes client strengths and small, achievable steps to create change, making it useful for goal-oriented work and brief interventions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process; Christanne collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts interventions over time so therapy remains focused and relevant to the client's priorities.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access licensed professionals from different locations while working toward meaningful goals.