Kelli Brunk, LCSW

Kelli Brunk is a licensed clinical social worker with 28 years in private practice. She speaks both English and Spanish and offers straightforward care for common life struggles. She emphasizes clear, compassionate talk and practical steps people can use right away.

She helps people handle stress and anxiety, manage depression, and work through grief and loss. She also supports people facing relationship and family concerns, parenting strain, sleep problems, and career stress. Her practice includes attention to trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and attention-deficit concerns among other areas.

Kelli uses approaches that focus on changing unhelpful thinking and on practical, goal-directed work. Sessions are focused on small, manageable steps so clients can notice progress between meetings. She aims for an open, nonjudgmental space where someone can speak honestly about what they are feeling.

Her background includes many years working with diverse groups and across ages. She draws on that experience to match tools to each person’s situation. Kelli speaks Spanish as well as English, which can help Spanish speakers express themselves more comfortably.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and she acknowledges that courage. If you want clear guidance, short-term goal work, and a steady listening presence, Kelli offers a practical, warm approach to help people move forward.

How Kelli uses practical approaches in online therapy

Kelli commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches simple strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and mood swings.

Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying clear goals and building on what already works. This approach emphasizes short-term steps and practical strategies to move toward the life someone wants, which can be useful for relationship stress, parenting concerns, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and may combine techniques as work progresses. Clients have a say in what feels helpful and what does not.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep consistent momentum with weekly or biweekly meetings while balancing work and family routines.