About Dr. BrunnerDoctor's Bio Born and raised in Libertyville, Illinois, I received my Bachelor of Arts degree from Tulane University (New Orleans, LA) where I served on the Honor Board, was a member of the Honors Program, and received the Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Award. I then obtained my M.A. from the University of Chicago (Chicago, IL) where I specialized in Psychology and Ethics. I then applied my research training “in the trenches” as a teacher/behavioral specialist where I worked at a school known for its groundbreaking treatment of severely abused children: The University of Chicago’s Orthogenics School.
I earned my PhD (Doctorate in the subfield of Clinical Psychology) from the University of South Florida ([USF] Tampa, FL), a nationally recognized research-based university. This particular training program is one of only a select group who are part of the Academy of Psychological Clinical Science (APCS). At USF, I worked most closely with Charles Spielberger, PhD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus, a world renowned researcher with whom I published several articles in personality assessment. I then completed my psychological residency at the well-known Shands Hospital, at the University of Florida. There, I continued to obtain specialized training in evidence-based treatment, assessment, and treatment of children and adolescents. I am licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Arizona. I have worked in clinical, forensic, and consulting capacities here in Tucson. I was a program consultant to St. Joseph's Hospital. I have recently published a measure of anger for children and adolescents called the State Trait Anger Inventory of Children (STAXI-2 CA; Brunner &Spielberger, 2009) that will be used by fellow clinical and forensic psychologists. This measure is based on one of the most widely used measures of anger in the world. As a forensic psychologist, I have served as an expert witness in cases involving questions about developmental isssues, as well as where a judge orders a general psychological evaluation be completed. I have also provided trial consultation services in Tucson to lawyers who wish to work in a way that is grounded in the most scientifically sound psychological knowledge and ethics. My forensic experience is informed by my work with traumatized youth and adult populations, as well as people with ADHD/ADD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsiveness, and a broad aray of developmental problems including Autism and Asperger's syndromes. Our family moved to Tucson in July 2004 where my wife (a native Tucsonan and Veterinarian) and myself have settled since the Old Pueblo is our favorite place on Earth. I have two children, and am an avid cyclist and hiker. Vision and PhilosophyMy visionary goal is to be an active participant in the ongoing evolution of the field of Psychology. People deserve more than a licensed professional who is technically competent. Rather, you deserve someone committed to finding the most effective approach. The real world impact a highly trained psychologist can have is evidenced by the fact that most sports teams (who are completely performance driven and do not care about degrees and academic credentials) hire psychologists to optimize the functioning of their team. Mission- Provide tailored services in a private environment.
- Use state-of-the-art methods to effectively advance the goals of the patient or client.
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