Sheilla Brunelus, LMHC, LPC

Sheilla Brunelus is a licensed counselor who focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She brings a calm, respectful presence to sessions and aims to make each conversation clear and practical. She encourages people to take small steps toward feeling more confident and motivated.

Sheilla uses a mix of goal-focused and trauma-aware methods to shape each plan to a person's needs. She works collaboratively to set goals and build skills that can be used between sessions. Her approach emphasizes practical tools for managing strong emotions and improving everyday functioning.

Over seven years of practice have informed her choices about what helps most often. She tailors the dialogue and interventions based on where someone is starting and what they want to change. That may include short problem-solving exercises, skill-building for emotional regulation, or focused work on past hurts.

Sheila aims to treat each person with sensitivity and compassion. She helps people identify barriers, notice patterns in thoughts and behavior, and take steps toward clearer communication and better self-care. The work is paced to match each individual's comfort and readiness.

If someone is thinking about beginning therapy, Sheilla supports a steady, achievable path forward. She encourages people to celebrate small gains and keep adjusting the plan as progress is made.

How Sheilla’s approaches translate to online work

Sheilla uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy as central parts of her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying different, practical behaviors to reduce anxiety and low mood. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing past hurts safely and building skills to manage strong emotions and memories.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Sheilla will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to try first. The plan can change as the person notices what helps and what doesn’t.

If you are considering online options, confirm the current session formats before booking since specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can use different methods to deliver skill practice, written exercises, and guided conversations in a way that supports daily routines.