Beth Brunelli, LMSW

Beth Brunelli is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with more than 10 years of experience as a mental health clinician. She combines formal training and practical experience to support people facing depression, anxiety, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, trauma, grief, and a range of other issues including stress, addiction-related struggles, and caregiving strain. She earned a Master of Social Work from Michigan State University in 2011 and a Bachelor of Social Work from Northern Michigan University in Marquette in 2007. The LMSW credential indicates a licensed master-level social worker who practices clinical social work in Michigan.

Her counseling style is warm, interactive, and rooted in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on meeting each person where they are, adapting conversations and treatment strategies to fit individual needs. Beth uses an eclectic approach that includes motivational interviewing and cognitive-behavioral techniques to help clients explore goals, shift unhelpful patterns, and develop practical coping skills.

Taking the step to pursue therapy can be difficult, and Beth approaches that decision with encouragement and support. She aims to empower clients as they pursue a more fulfilling and balanced life and looks forward to collaborating with those ready to begin that work.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Beth Brunelli

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values and take committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is often helpful for stress, anxiety, depression, and navigating life transitions by building psychological flexibility and purposeful behavior.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that supports self-exploration and personal growth. This approach can help with self-esteem, relationship issues, caregiving stress, and problems rooted in family dynamics.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) addresses the connections between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, teaching practical strategies to challenge unhelpful thinking and develop healthier patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, addictions, and coping with day-to-day stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Beth works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, needs, and preferences, and she adapts interventions as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and connect from different locations, while preserving the collaborative and personalized nature of therapy.