Kelli Brunk

Experienced bilingual LCSW focused on practical change

LCSW Florida

Experience: 28 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Kelli

Kelli Brunk is a Florida-based licensed clinical social worker with 28 years in independent practice and extensive experience supporting people through depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, and family conflicts.

Background and approach

She is bilingual in English and Spanish and brings a long history of working with diverse needs including stress, relationship struggles, parenting challenges, sleep difficulties, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her background also includes work with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, and other complex situations.

Her style emphasizes practical strategies and collaboration, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients identify patterns, test new ways of thinking, and set achievable goals. Sessions focus on building tools for coping, improving communication, and managing emotions, while honoring each person’s pace and priorities.

Kelli aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings and develop clearer steps toward change. She offers services in Florida and conducts sessions in both English and Spanish.

Prospective clients looking for structured, goal-oriented work that also attends to emotional experience may find her approach aligns with their needs.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Many clients benefit from clear, skills-based methods and Kelli offers approaches that translate well to remote sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, depression, and sleep disruption. It is a hands-on approach that tends to emphasize practical exercises and skill building between sessions.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting concrete, achievable goals and identifying strengths and resources to create change quickly. This approach is useful for clients seeking targeted progress on specific problems such as communication issues, decision-making, or coping with life transitions.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process and Kelli works with clients to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will help tailor interventions and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so clients feel involved in shaping their care.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or relocation occurs, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while still focusing on measurable progress and practical strategies.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

Kelli works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and family challenges, sleep problems, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her practice emphasizes practical, collaborative work using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to identify patterns, set goals, and develop coping skills while respecting each person’s pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 28 years in independent practice and a lengthy career working across diverse populations and presenting concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She holds the LCSW credential and practices in Florida; her licensure is listed as FL LCSW SW4255 and NV LCSW 10639-C.

Does she work in languages other than English?

Yes, sessions are offered in both English and Spanish; she is bilingual and can meet with clients in either language.

Which session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.

How is pricing handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are booked through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Depression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAvoidant personalityCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

Nevada, Florida, Georgia

Languages

English, Spanish