Profile / United States
Sheilla Brunelus, LMHC, LPC
Florida
Licensed counselor - Stress and anxiety
See online therapy options- CBT focused
- Trauma informed
- Goal oriented
About Sheilla
Sheilla Brunelus is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with seven years of clinical experience in Florida. Sheila works with concerns such as stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and follow structured therapy methods to address immediate problems and build skills for everyday life.
In sessions she uses straightforward, skills-based work to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. She applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) ideas to help people notice thought patterns, test them, and try different responses. Solution-Focused and Motivational Interviewing techniques are used to set clear goals and build motivation for change.
Sheilla also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and Trauma-Focused Therapy when emotions and past experiences are central to the difficulty. That work looks at patterns in relationships and the effects of traumatic events, and it follows a stepwise pace matched to what someone can manage.
She typically helps people work on communication problems, feelings of isolation or loneliness, questions about life purpose, mood disorders, and self-love, alongside the main concerns listed above. Sessions emphasize concrete tools and short exercises to practice between meetings. She recommends that prospective clients confirm current session formats before booking.
To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled using the site process. Costs vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Sheilla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify patterns of thinking and behavior and then to test and change those patterns with concrete exercises. CBT sessions often include between-session tasks and short tools to practice in daily life, which can be easy to review during online meetings.She also uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy when relationship patterns and strong emotions are central. EFT work focuses on recognizing interaction cycles and naming emotional responses to reduce reactivity. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change - it focuses on building clear, personally meaningful goals and increasing motivation step by step.
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. Sheilla collaborates with each person to choose which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means starting with what feels manageable and adjusting approaches over time based on progress and feedback.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Prospective clients should confirm available session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, allow short check-ins between obligations, and support working through exercises together in real time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address most often?
Sheilla works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, and depression. She also focuses on communication problems, loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, and self-love.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, test those thoughts, and try alternative responses. The work is task-focused with practical exercises to use between sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has seven years of professional experience working as a counselor in Florida. That background includes supporting people through anxiety, trauma, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Florida. Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with her from outside the U.S.?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are conducted in English for clients located within the allowed jurisdiction.
Which session formats does she offer?
The original profile does not list specific formats. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and the service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
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