Sheilla Brunelus, LMHC, LPC

Sheilla Brunelus is a licensed mental health clinician who brings seven years of clinical experience to work with clients aged 11 to 23. She holds the credentials LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), and she approaches each client with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.

Sheilla has focused her practice on helping young people navigate stress and anxiety, recover from trauma and abuse, manage anger, and build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. She tailors conversations and treatment plans to match each individual’s needs, recognizing that what helps one person may differ from what helps another. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies that fit into a young person’s life.

Seeking change takes courage, and Sheilla sees her role as a supportive and empowering presence during that process. She aims to create an environment where adolescents and young adults feel heard and guided as they work toward clearer goals and a more fulfilling life.

Approaches for Online Work and Therapeutic Support

Sheilla draws from a range of evidence-based tools to support adolescents and young adults online. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replacing them with more adaptive strategies - it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and coping with traumatic experiences in a paced way that aims to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning for those affected by abuse or trauma. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients explore and understand emotional responses and attachment patterns, which can improve relationships and self-awareness.

Finding the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Sheilla works collaboratively with each client to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and then tailors methods to fit what will be most helpful for that individual. Clients are invited to discuss what feels comfortable and what objectives they want to prioritize.

Online therapy with Sheilla is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for school schedules, transportation limits, or busy lives. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and therapists while maintaining regular contact and continuity of care.