6614 E Carondelet Dr
Tucson, AZ, United States
85710
Facility Affiliations
Thomas M. Brunner's Credentials
Accepting New Patients
Yes, this doctor is accepting new patients
Biography
For over a decade, Dr. Tom Brunner has been committed to delivering the most cost-effective care, with the most sustainable results, in the most compassionate manner. Dr. Brunner’s belief is that through the usage of more advanced behavioral science tools, not only can a person’s problem(s) be more accurately identified and solved, but their potential can be unleashed leading to sustainable improvement. Dr. B is a nationally recognized child/pediatric expert who also the senior author of an advanced behavioral science tool for youth that has been adapted into 14 languages. He is a Research Associate of the Center for Research in Behavioral Medicine and Health Psychology. He has authored numerous scientific publications, including alongside leading experts. Dr. Brunner has received several awards including from the Society for Personality Assessment as well as receiving the Early Career Psychologist Award from the Arizona Psychological Foundation. He works as a clinical, forensic, and consulting psychologist who is regularly consulted by parents, students, athletes, adults, pediatricians, and attorneys within and outside of Arizona. Dr. Brunner has been invited to present at national and regional conferences on topics including best practices, ADHD, risk assessment, and advanced assessment of anger. As a forensic expert, Dr. Brunner regularly provides professional opinions for public and private high stakes legal cases involving youth. He is a Board Licensed Psychologist in the State of Arizona whose consulting work has included helping larger organizations establish best practices protocols. Dr. Brunner is as regular contributor to training seminars within the University of Arizona Child Psychiatry Program. Dr. Brunner has served as a court-ordered evaluator and/or expert witness in high stakes cases involving questions regarding level of impairment, general clinical status, and developmental issues. Dr. Brunner’s forensic reports have been used by the Department of the Navy, Department of Homeland Security, Tucson Electric Power, and Carondelet Healthcare Network. He has served the needs of a variety of court systems in Southern Arizona as well as working with private attorneys. Dr. Brunner has uniquely broad and in-depth forensic skill sets in child/adolescent assessment/treatment, adult assessment, and evidence-based treatment of both adults and children. Dr. Brunner’s experience includes work in a full spectrum of assessment and contexts, including pediatric/medical, psychiatric, crisis, residential, and outpatient facilities. Dr. Brunner focuses on continually applying advanced and credible science to real-world problems resulting in truly sustainable solutions and strives to use the very best assessment methods to give clients the most precise understanding of the contributions to – and targeted solutions for – pressing growth challenges. His ultimate focus is on building the strongest alliances among the client and any involved professionals so there is cohesive plan leading implementing targeted recommendations resulting in sustainable solutions. Tom and his wife, Maria, have 2 children with whom they enjoy the outdoors. He and his wife enjoy giving back to the Community through pro bono activities, and he has a passion for helping people break through to their next level of development. Dr. Brunner is a practitioner, author, speaker, blogger, and innovator who has continued to publish scientific articles on issues including advanced assessment.
Languages
- English
Awards & Recognitions
- Honor Program Student
- Sigma Phi Epsilon Balanced Man Award
- Honor Board Member
- University of South Florida Psychology Department Travel Stipend, 12/2002
- Early Career Psychologist Award, 11/2014
- Merit of Distinction
- University of South Florida Graduate Student Travel Fund Award, 3/2003
- Society for Personality Assessment Dissertation Research Award, 10/2002
Publications & Research
- Effective Identification, Assessment, and Handling of "Hazardous Parenting Material"; Containing the Narcissist and Catching the Stealthy Coercive-Controller
- Forensic Therapy 101: Therapy Recommendations, Evidence -based Resources & Best Practices: How to Not Fumble the Therapy Ball
- STAXI-2 KJ in German
- Safe Haven Therapy
- Malignant Divorce-Member of Forensic Panel Presentation-2015
Dr. Brunner has a well-earned fantastic reputation in Tucson. Highly recommend.
Submitted Dec. 3, 2022