Trish B.
Welcome to Evolve to Thrive Hello, I’m Tricia Brunner, LPC. I’m so glad you’re here. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 20 years of professional experience, specializing in working with adults and couples navigating anxiety and stress, relationship and intimacy concerns, life transitions, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. I believe therapy should be collaborative, compassionate, and nonjudgmental. There is no one-size-fits-all approach, so together we will create a treatment experience tailored to your needs, goals, and circumstances. My Approach My work is grounded in Imago Relationship Therapy, a person-centered philosophy, and an integrative approach informed by neuroscience. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic approaches to create therapy that is both practical and meaningful. With individuals, I help clients develop greater self-awareness, strengthen confidence and self-esteem, manage anxiety and stress, and create healthier patterns that support emotional well-being. With couples, I help partners improve communication, deepen emotional connection, navigate conflict, and understand the patterns that may be keeping them stuck. My Imago-based approach emphasizes empathy, emotional safety, and meaningful connection. Why Evolve to Thrive? Evolve to Thrive is a boutique Marriage and Family Therapy and Wellness practice designed to provide a personalized, elevated therapy experience. We offer virtual telehealth services for individuals and couples, supported by a carefully selected team of clinicians with diverse expertise. As both a therapist and practice owner, I continue to see a small number of clients because I value staying connected to the work and the people we serve. Reaching out for therapy takes courage. Whether you feel stuck, are struggling in a relationship, experiencing anxiety, or simply want something different, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m here to help you understand yourself more deeply, create meaningful change, and evolve to thrive. https://evolvetothrive9.com/
First session
I work with you to develop a customized approach that aligns with your personal goals, values, and strengths. Together we will build self-awareness, embrace self-compassion, and develop the confidence to pursue your goals without fear or self-doubt. Try a session to see how you feel. I also help you if you are feeling stuck and looking for more intimacy in your relationships, or if you are looking to find love. I help you release blocks. Please book here or at https://evolvetothrive9.com.
Strengths
My Work I work with adults and couples who are ready to break old patterns, reclaim their voice, and live with greater intention. Many of my clients are navigating trauma, relational wounds, unhealthy or addictive patterns, life transitions, or the exhaustion that comes from carrying too much for too long. I help clients develop emotional clarity, inner strength, confidence, and a more empowered relationship with themselves and others. Therapy with me is compassionate, collaborative, and down-to-earth. Sessions can be lighthearted and include humor while remaining grounded in meaningful therapeutic work. Whether you are learning to manage difficult emotions, building healthier coping skills, improving communication, strengthening relationships, or navigating a challenging season, we will focus on what matters most to you. I use evidence-based approaches while keeping therapy relatable and personalized. I believe you should be able to show up as your authentic self without worrying about saying the “right” thing or having everything figured out. Your first session is grounded, honest, and focused on clarity. We’ll explore what is happening in your life, what brought you to therapy, what you hope to change, and what meaningful support looks like for you. You set the pace, and together we’ll create a realistic path forward. As the owner of Evolve to Thrive, I maintain a smaller caseload and see a limited number of clients when the therapeutic fit and see you up to twenty times for short term work. You don’t have to navigate difficult seasons alone. Sometimes, having someone who truly listens, helps you make sense of what you’re experiencing, and walks alongside you can be the beginning of meaningful change. I would be honored to be part of that journey. https://evolvetothrive9.com/. I do up to ten sessions with you, for short term work.
Ideal clients
I work with adults and couples who are ready to break old patterns, reclaim their voice, and live with greater intention. My clients are often navigating trauma, relational wounds, addiction patterns, or the exhaustion of carrying too much for too long. I help them build inner strength, emotional clarity, and a more empowered relationship with themselves and others. Sessions are often lighthearted, but always grounded in the goal of creating meaningful change—whether that's learning to manage emotions, building coping skills, or navigating challenges. I aim to meet clients where they are, using evidence-based tools while keeping therapy relatable and down-to-earth.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
My therapeutic approach includes CBT, Person-Centered Therapy, Relational Therapy, DBT, Motivational Interviewing, Imago Therapy, SFT, EFT, IFS, and just speaking like a human being. I
Location
Virtual sessions
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Licensed in
- New JerseyLicense 37PC00916400