Michael Brunner

Michael is a Board-Certified psychologist licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin who has served as a provider of services and in leadership roles in Behavioral Health throughout his career. He has developed and led programs for children, adolescents, families, and adults addressing mental health and substance use issues in rural, urban, and suburban settings. He joined the Nystrom and Associates team in October 2022.

As Chief Clinical Officer at Nystrom, Michael is responsible for guiding the approach to treatment, training, and impact of services on patients. He is also responsible for clinical strategy – determining and directing the types of services offered. He earned his undergraduate and master’s degree from Bucknell University in Pennsylvania and his doctorate in counseling psychology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.

Michael enjoys spending time with his family and the beautiful four-season, Midwest living experience, especially being outdoors and physically active, including running, biking, hiking, and X-country skiing.