Kelli Brunk, LCSW

Kelli Brunk is a bilingual clinician who meets clients in both English and Spanish, bringing decades of focused clinical work to her practice. As an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - she provides psychotherapy and practical support grounded in years of experience, including 28 years in private practice and additional work with children, families, groups, people with disabilities, and older adults.

Kelli has training in psychosocial oncology and extensive experience addressing depression, stress and anxiety, family conflicts, grief and loss, and trauma and abuse. She collaborates with clients to explore emotions and patterns, helping them identify coping strategies and realistic steps toward change. Her approach emphasizes empathy and respect, creating space where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment.

Kelli recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and she affirms each person who reaches out for support. She works to tailor the pacing and focus of sessions to each client, supporting practical problem solving as well as deeper emotional processing when needed. Her practice aims to balance compassionate listening with tools that promote growth and resilience.

CBT and Solution-Focused Therapy for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means learning specific strategies to manage anxiety, depression, and stress while building more effective ways of approaching daily problems. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on strengths and small, practical changes that move a person toward their goals. It is action-oriented and often helpful for relationship concerns, coping with life transitions, and clarifying next steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and will be determined collaboratively. Kelli works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then adjusts her methods so therapy feels relevant and doable. That collaborative stance helps clients feel engaged in planning their care and confident in choosing techniques that fit their life.

Online therapy with Kelli is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic distance. These options make it easier to maintain consistency in care, try different communication styles, and find a rhythm that supports progress while fitting into everyday life.