Trusted Counselor for Trauma, Anxiety, and Performance Blocks
Dr. Chris Bruton is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over a decade of experience helping individuals break through mental and neurological barriers that sabotage performance. Specializing in trauma therapy and EMDR, he works with athletes, business professionals, and everyday people to overcome performance anxiety, trauma, and the “yips”—mental blocks that disrupt focus, flow, and self-trust.
With a PhD from the University of Georgia and a background in education and child development, Dr. Bruton brings a science-based, holistic approach to healing. His practice, Etowah Counseling Services, specializes in trauma, stress, and life transitions.
Using evidence-based methods, Dr. Bruton helps you release tension, rebuild confidence, and perform at your best. Whether you're stepping up to the plate, presenting in the boardroom, or navigating everyday challenges, his approach helps restore clarity and resilience.
When you work with me, healing might look like:
EVIDENCE-BASED TRAUMA WORK
NERVOUS SYSTEM REGULATION
PERFORMANCE RECLAMATION
ATTACHMENT-INFORMED CARE
SYSTEMS-LEVEL BEHAVIOR CHANGE
This practice is built on a simple belief: performance improves when safety returns.
Not forced confidence. Not positive thinking. Just a regulated nervous system and clear internal alignment.
Chris Bruton, LPC
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