Therapist profile
Steven Brenner, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anxiety and Addiction
Continue with StevenWhere Steven stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH16710
- NPI
- 1457908121
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Attachment based work
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Trauma processing options
About Steven
Steven Brenner is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, relationship problems, self‑esteem issues, bipolar disorder, and life transitions. He also lists work around codependency, attachment issues, caregiver stress, and family of origin concerns.
Steven keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and develop clearer boundaries and coping strategies. Conversations cover how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact, and what small steps might reduce overwhelm in daily life.
He blends several approaches to match what a person needs. Client‑centered work means the conversation follows what matters most to the client and emphasizes being heard. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) brings tools to change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. Attachment‑based ideas look at how early relationships shape current expectations and reactions.
EMDR and mindfulness are also in his toolbox when trauma processing or present‑moment regulation are helpful. He can explain what each approach involves and when it might be useful. The emphasis is on clear, manageable practices rather than theory alone.
Sessions are offered in English and Steven accepts international clients. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Steven commonly uses attachment‑based work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions. Attachment‑based work looks at how past relationship patterns affect current reactions and helps people notice and shift automatic responses. CBT focuses on practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.He also draws on EMDR when trauma processing is appropriate. EMDR uses guided bilateral stimulation alongside targeted memory work to help reduce the intensity of traumatic memories. Mindfulness techniques are added to help people regulate strong emotions and stay present during difficult moments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, test methods over a few sessions, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions reflect their needs and preferences.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten check‑ins on hectic days, or avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use different formats to accommodate quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or shorter sessions depending on practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and life transitions, and lists codependency among his focus areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client‑centered approach that follows what matters most to the person and pairs it with practical techniques from CBT and other methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, relationship, and trauma‑related concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.