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Steven Brenner
Experience
10 years
Based in
Florida
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Florida

Steven Brenner

LMHC

Compassionate counselor focused on practical coping

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License and NPI on record

LMHC
Florida · MH16710
NPI
1457908121

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  • Attachment-based care
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Trauma-informed work

About Steven

Steven Brenner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and major life changes. He focuses on practical steps that build resilience and clearer self-understanding. Sessions center on working through difficult feelings and finding ways to cope day to day.

He uses a mix of therapies tailored to each person. That can include looking at attachment patterns, using cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts, and mindfulness practices to manage intense emotions. He also draws on EMDR for people who want to address traumatic memories.

Steven’s work often involves talking through relationship patterns, family-of-origin concerns, and issues such as codependency or abandonment worries. He helps clients break down overwhelming problems into small, manageable goals. This makes progress feel more achievable during busy lives.

Clients can expect a calm, straightforward style in sessions. The conversation is practical and collaborative. The aim is to leave each appointment with one or two things to try between meetings.

With ten years of experience, Steven combines evidence-based approaches with an easygoing manner. He accepts sessions in English and works with international clients. People looking to begin are encouraged to use the site’s Start Therapy process to match and schedule a first appointment.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches for online care and coping

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect or pull away and learn new ways to feel safer in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful thinking and try new actions that reduce anxiety and improve mood. EMDR is a method some clients use to work with traumatic memories by processing distressing material in a structured way; it may be helpful for people who carry intense reactions from past events.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their history, goals, and preferences. Together they will choose techniques that fit the issue at hand and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue care across locations, which can help those who move or travel. Ask about the specific session options available when you schedule.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Steven address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and life changes, and related issues like relationship struggles, bipolar mood concerns, and self-esteem problems.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are collaborative and practical. The focus is on understanding patterns, learning coping skills, and setting small, achievable goals.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Steven has ten years of experience providing therapy to people facing a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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

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