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Kelli Brunk

Kelli Brunk, LCSW

Therapist · Florida · 28+ years of experience

Experienced bilingual LCSW focused on practical support

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At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
28+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English, Spanish
License (Nevada)
LCSW · No. 10639-C
License (Florida)
LCSW · No. SW4255
License (Georgia)
LCSW · No. CSW009246
NPI
1134119282

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  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Bilingual English Spanish
  • Focus on aging issues

About Kelli

Kelli Brunk is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 28 years in private practice. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and works from Florida. Kelli welcomes people who are ready to talk about hard things and take practical steps toward feeling better.

She focuses on everyday problems like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and sleep struggles. She also helps with relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, career concerns, and life changes. Aging and geriatric issues are listed among her additional areas of focus.

Kelli uses clear, goal-oriented methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking that keep them stuck. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, workable changes that make daily life easier.

Sessions are conversational and direct. Kelli aims to build an open space where people can share difficult thoughts without judgment. She concentrates on practical tools clients can try between sessions so progress carries into real life.

Her background includes long experience across settings and a history of working with people facing illness, disability, caregiving stress, and loss. Kelli speaks both English and Spanish, which can help bilingual clients express themselves more fully.

If you want a therapist who balances clear strategies with gentle, straightforward support, Kelli may be a fit. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

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 disordersPanic 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

Credentials

Nevada, Florida, Georgia

Languages

English, Spanish

How Kelli Uses CBT and Solution-Focused Methods Online

People can expect practical, skills-based work online that mirrors in-person therapy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with more balanced ways of thinking; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep troubles, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on setting small, realistic goals and building on what already works to create quick, usable change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client talk about goals, try methods, and adjust as needed so the plan fits the clients life and preferences. The therapist helps you weigh options and decide what to focus on week to week.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and make it easier to check in during a lunch break or after appointments. Some people find online sessions let them use visual worksheets or screen sharing for CBT exercises, while others prefer shorter check-ins to stay on track. The therapist will help tailor session timing and techniques to match your routine and goals.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelli help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep problems, relationship and communication issues, parenting strain, career concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and cancer-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses a straightforward, conversational approach. Sessions emphasize practical steps, short-term goals, and tools you can use between visits.

What is her professional background?

She has 28 years in private practice and decades of broader clinical experience across settings, including work with people facing illness, disability, and loss.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing from Florida.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What should I do to get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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