Sheilla Brunelus, LMHC, LPC

Florida · 7 years in practice

Sheilla Brunelus offers a calm, direct approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or struggles with self-worth.

License and registration

LMHC, Florida: MH22411 · expires March 2027
LPC, Georgia: LPC015987 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1568990109 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 7
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sheilla

Sheilla Brunelus offers a calm, direct approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood, or struggles with self-worth. She aims to make the first steps feel manageable and straightforward. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client and on small changes that lead to clearer days.

Sheila uses a mix of practical strategies and emotion-focused work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift strong feelings.

Background and approach

Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques are used to build momentum and set realistic goals. Sessions are shaped to each person's needs, with short-term tools alongside deeper work when needed. She focuses on helping clients manage anger, address trauma and past abuse, and improve communication and self-love.

The aim is better day-to-day coping and stronger emotional understanding. Her practice is informed by seven years of professional experience as a licensed clinician. She emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and a nonjudgmental tone in sessions.

Clients can expect collaborative planning and adjustments based on how things are going. Practical matters are addressed alongside therapy goals. Conversations include steps for handling isolation or loneliness, exploring life purpose, and building confidence.

Progress is tracked by the client’s changing ability to handle stressful moments and to make decisions that feel right for them.

Focus areas and approaches

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Approaches Sheilla names

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Online support

Approach-focused care delivered online

She often blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address both deep feelings and everyday thoughts. EFT helps people identify and shift strong emotional patterns, while CBT offers steps to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing is also used to strengthen the drive to change and to set realistic, client-driven goals.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they choose and adjust methods over time so sessions stay practical and relevant to the client's needs.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets clients practice conversations and body language work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow quick updates, brief coaching, or support between longer sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy routine and to keep momentum between meetings.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist help with?

Common areas include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, and self-esteem issues. Additional focuses are communication problems, isolation or loneliness, life purpose, mood disorders, and self-love.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Emotionally-Focused Therapy and solution-minded techniques. Sessions mix practical skills, emotion work, and goal setting to meet immediate needs and longer-term growth.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

The clinician has seven years of professional experience working in mental health settings. That background informs how sessions are organized and how treatment plans are adapted.

What credentials and location are listed?

The therapist holds LMHC and LPC credentials and is licensed in Florida. These credentials are shown as LMHC and LPC.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

In what formats are sessions offered?

Therapy is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What is the process for getting started?

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