Dr. Brannon Pruet , LPC

Dr. Brannon Pruet brings a long history of clinical work across the United States, combining hospital-based practice, community mental health roles, and private practice experience into a broad clinical perspective. Over decades he has worked as a case worker and residential counselor in community mental health centers, provided inpatient psychiatric care in metropolitan hospitals with one-on-one psychotherapy and group facilitation, and managed behavioral health crisis assessments in emergency room settings.

He played a key role in launching clinical services at Sandstone Care in 2015, serving as an adolescent and young adult primary therapist, program director, and lead mental health therapist, and opened a private practice based in Aurora in 2006. Academically he holds a doctorate in Psychology from Grand Canyon University, a Master’s degree in Counseling from Denver Seminary, and a Bachelor’s degree in Pre-Medicine and History from Auburn University, along with graduate theological study at Duke University. He is an ordained evangelical Christian minister through New Horizon Ministry and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, in addition to holding certification as an addiction specialist.

Dr. Pruet has extensive experience treating chronic and persistent mental illnesses including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, PTSD, major depression, and anxiety disorders. He also works with substance use and addiction, grief and bereavement, couples and family concerns, and a wide range of relationship and attachment issues. Clinically he draws from an eclectic blend of Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered, EMDR, and Solution-Focused methods, and his practice is informed by a biblical worldview that places spiritual care alongside psychological healing.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Dr. Brannon Pruet

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where living in line with personal values matters more than eliminating all symptoms.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship so clients feel heard and supported as they explore their goals. This approach is useful for relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and situations where building trust is essential.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce distress and improve coping. CBT is commonly applied to anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges that respond to practical skills and behavioral experiments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Pruet works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to tailor care, and Dr. Pruet adapts his work to each person’s situation.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds flexibility and accessibility to care. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and allow therapists to support clients consistently across different life circumstances.