Danielle Bruns, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Danielle Bruns, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Providing therapeutic services for couples & individuals. Areas of focus include anxiety, depression and EMDR therapy.

Preventative care can be complex or as simple as "babe, I know this event isn't your favorite. How are you feeling about...
08/31/2021

Preventative care can be complex or as simple as "babe, I know this event isn't your favorite. How are you feeling about going tonight?"

Maintenance can be complex or as simple as "how was work?"

Care for injuries can be complex or as simple as "whoops, I'm sorry, I know how much that bothers you. My bad!"

You're likely at the peak of your confidence in your relationship and that's absolutely amazing! This is a GREAT time to...
08/30/2021

You're likely at the peak of your confidence in your relationship and that's absolutely amazing!

This is a GREAT time to lay the groundwork that will allow you to continue to build, reach new highs and sustain the connectedness you are feeling.

The number of sessions completely varies, however, couples can benefit from as few as 6-8 sessions.

As we learn more about human psychology and biology, we learn more and more about how OUR WIRING IS RELATIONAL. Consider...
08/05/2021

As we learn more about human psychology and biology, we learn more and more about how OUR WIRING IS RELATIONAL.

Consider working with this concept in the pursuit of your goal. Tap into your wiring by bringing people alongside you in the process.

For many, including others can be scary. You can start small.

Some ideas:
- Read about about others who are dealing with the same thing
- Listen to TED talks on it
- Share something with a trusted friend that's just a little bit more vulnerable than what you usually share.
- Support groups
- Therapy.
Just move toward connection.

Our past experiences with relationships can create walls that block us from the intimacy we seek. It's not intentional, ...
08/05/2021

Our past experiences with relationships can create walls that block us from the intimacy we seek. It's not intentional, it can be automatic and even at its root is an effort to protect yourself. But these can be destructive, blinding you and draining the joy of your relationships. If you find patterns of feeling disconnected from the ones you want to love the most, welcome to the club, it has plenty of members. BUT decide to work through it, decide to put in place what you need to make deep, meaningful contact with the safe people in your life.

Hats off to you who are trying to look inward and understand.Hats off to you who are trying to have courage to try somet...
08/03/2021

Hats off to you who are trying to look inward and understand.

Hats off to you who are trying to have courage to try something new.

Hats off to you who are trying to blaze a new trail.

Hats off to you those who are supporting you in this cause.

There is hope.

It would be nice, but our issues don't disappear in the dark.Instead, they just become things we trip over because we ha...
08/02/2021

It would be nice, but our issues don't disappear in the dark.
Instead, they just become things we trip over because we have robbed ourselves of the awareness we need to navigate through it.

You don't need to look at all your stuff at once or address every single minor issue. BUT you need to learn to identify and aim at the issues that are central, the ones that keep repeating, the things you know are robbing you from healthy connections and a healthy sense of self.

BUT don't look at your stuff alone, it can bring up shame and fear. Instead, invite a trusted person into the process with you.

Ugh, it's hard to acknowledge growth areas!It's scary. It's especially scary if having growth areas equates to being les...
07/30/2021

Ugh, it's hard to acknowledge growth areas!
It's scary. It's especially scary if having growth areas equates to being less valuable.

This thought process is lethal because it slowly cuts off your connection to the help you need to grow and robs you of the life you want. It's ok to have growth areas, seek the help you need.

We all have them!
Therapists have growth areas.
Couples have growth areas.
Parents have growth areas.
Humans have growth areas.

FIRST, If your relationship is struggling, I hope you address it for yourself. It is important to understand that we are...
07/29/2021

FIRST, If your relationship is struggling, I hope you address it for yourself. It is important to understand that we are profoundly affected by our relationships, especially our most intimate ones.

SECOND, Recognize that your relationship with your partner extends farther out than the two of you. When you care for your relationship, you strengthen your ability to be there for your children in ways that will benefit them.

THIRD, you can care for your relationship even in divorce. This concept doesn't expire if you and your partner have separated.

In the chaos that can sometimes be your relationship, work toward showing up for your partner when they are communicatin...
07/28/2021

In the chaos that can sometimes be your relationship, work toward showing up for your partner when they are communicating pain and show up for yourself when you feel pain.

It is a worthy investment to start building an arena that is safe to hear and be heard. It can help secure your connection.

We plan meticulously for our trips.We prepare endlessly for important events. When two people plan to do their ENTIRE li...
07/28/2021

We plan meticulously for our trips.
We prepare endlessly for important events.

When two people plan to do their ENTIRE lives together, sharing big and small decisions together, PREPARATION IS HEALTHY.

Even before you commit to forever, therapy is a tool that can help you learn about yourself and your partner to build a strong connection and learn how to sustain it over time. If nothing else, early therapy in your relationship can set a precedent that your relationship can need help and still be valuable. It can also create a safety associated with change and growth in the relationship.

If you're feeling stuck in your relationship it might be because you have been given tools that are destructive (the per...
07/22/2021

If you're feeling stuck in your relationship it might be because you have been given tools that are destructive (the person who gave you these was probably doing the best they could) but you are not beyond repair.

I hope you experience the satisfying intimacy you seek. I nerd out about therapy because it's a place of insight and tools that can help you get there. I hope you try it.

Address

1601 Dove Street #105
Newport Beach, CA
92660

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 9pm

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+17147072221

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