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Calm guidance for stress and trauma recovery

Sheilla Brunelus, LMHC, LPC

7 years in practice · based in Florida · sessions in English · 5 methods listed · online only

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About Sheilla

Sheilla Brunelus offers calm, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or low mood. She meets each person with respect and compassion and focuses on building confidence and motivation. She helps clients who are managing trauma, anger, and questions about life purpose find steps forward.

She has seven years of clinical experience and holds the credentials LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor). She uses a tailored approach so sessions reflect each person’s needs and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

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Background and approach

Conversations and exercises are adjusted as progress is made. In sessions she draws on approaches that help people change unhelpful thinking, strengthen emotional connection, and set small, realistic goals. She aims to make therapy a practical process with clear next steps.

That might mean short exercises, skill-building, or focused problem solving between meetings. Sheilla pays attention to sensitivity and cultural respect while working with people. She encourages people to notice small wins and to try manageable changes that fit daily life.

The work emphasizes empowerment and building self-love over time. People who choose her often want a respectful, steady guide through hard feelings and life transitions. She supports clients as they explore meaning, improve communication, and reduce isolation one step at a time.

Practical approaches for online healing and growth

Sheilla commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice and change patterns of thinking that fuel anxiety or low mood, and it often includes simple exercises to try between sessions. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on healing from past hurt by building coping skills and slowly processing difficult memories in a way that feels manageable.

Choosing the best approach is a team effort. Sheilla will talk with each person about their history, goals, and daily life, then suggest methods that match those needs. If an approach doesn’t feel right, she adjusts the plan so treatment stays responsive and collaborative.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, frequent check-ins or a way to reflect between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep momentum on meaningful changes.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does she help with?

Sheilla focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression along with related issues like communication problems, isolation, and life purpose.

What style of therapy can I expect?

Expect a practical, tailored style that mixes cognitive behavioral methods, emotionally-focused work, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused techniques to fit your needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Sheilla has seven years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds FL LMHC and GA LPC credentials and is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and starting set up handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.