Brian Runge

I believe that we all have moments in our lives when our actions and emotions don’t align with how we want to feel. When stress and anxiety are overwhelming or everyday life is becoming a struggle, asking for help may be both the hardest and the bravest thing we can do for ourselves. From a holistic viewpoint, mental wellness can be extremely beneficial. The field of counseling has shown me that empathy, advocacy and unconditional positive regard can be an effective source of personal growth and empowerment. If you are ready for change in your life or to finally address something that you have been avoiding I believe I can help. I am a multiculturally competent, ethically focused and empathetic counselor that carries with me a solid foundation in practical counseling skills and modern psychodynamics. I believe that through mindfulness and looking closely at the individual, cultural and historical aspects of your life we can work together to effectively manage life’s struggles.

Professional Summary

I specialize in adult care focused on depression, anxiety, trauma, disability-related stress and attachment theory.

Education

Northwestern University | Evanston, IL

-Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Maryville College

-Bachelor of Arts Psychology/Counseling

Technical Skills

Psychodynamic Counseling

Internal Family Systems

Multicultural Counseling

Experimental Psychology

Community Psychology & Social Justice

CDT

DBT

Mindfulness

Neuroscience

Trauma-Informed Care

Human Thought & Learning

Theories of Personality

Ethics and Philosophy