Sheilla Brunelus , LMHC, LPC

Sheilla Brunelus is a licensed mental health professional practicing in Florida with seven years of focused experience supporting adolescents and young adults. She works exclusively with clients between the ages of 11 and 23, bringing expertise in addressing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence. Sheilla holds the credentials LMHC and LPC - LMHC means Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LPC means Licensed Professional Counselor - and applies this training to build developmentally appropriate treatment plans for younger clients.

Sheilla approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts her conversational style and therapeutic interventions to fit individual needs. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals and develop practical skills for managing symptoms and strengthening resilience. Seeking change can take courage, and Sheilla focuses on empowering clients through supportive guidance as they take steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Sheilla commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy, along with Trauma-Focused Therapy when working with clients who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to change patterns that contribute to stress, anxiety, or low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps clients explore and organize emotions to improve relationships with themselves and others, which can be useful for self-esteem and communication concerns. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to process traumatic experiences and reduce their impact on daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Sheilla works collaboratively with each client to determine what methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors sessions so therapeutic tools fit the client rather than forcing a single model.

Online sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for school schedules, family obligations, and geographic constraints. These options make it easier for adolescents and young adults to access licensed professionals and maintain continuity of care while balancing everyday life.