Brandi Horak, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

Addictions support
Relationship and intimacy
Grief and trauma

About Brandi

Brandi Horak is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of practice. She works with adults on issues such as addictions, LGBTQ matters, trauma and grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, and adjustments across life stages.

Her approach centers on listening first. She uses client-centered conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Then she draws on cognitive behavioral tools and skills from dialectical behavior therapy when practical change or emotion regulation is needed.

Brandi has worked in settings that involved a wide range of concerns including PTSD, anxiety, and coping after loss. She also offers support around career stress, parenting struggles, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Her background includes work with people facing abandonment, adoption and foster care questions, and issues linked to attachment and communication.

Sessions focus on clear goals and usable strategies. Brandi helps people notice patterns, test different ways of responding, and build skills for everyday stressors. She also uses elements of existential and Jungian thought to help people reflect on values, meaning, and identity when that fits the conversation.

Brandi works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How her methods translate to online sessions

Brandi blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Client-centered work means conversations that focus on what the client says matters most, helping clarify goals and priorities. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small changes to behavior to reduce distress. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, such as grounding and interpersonal steps.

Figuring out which approach fits is part of the process. Brandi will work together with each person to choose or mix methods based on needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is seen.

Confirm the exact session formats available before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a college schedule, a first job, or a busy week. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or remove the need to be on camera for every meeting, depending on the session options offered. Licensed professionals often find these practical choices help keep therapy consistent with everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Addictions LGBT Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shame Impulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with addictions, LGBTQ issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and many related areas.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She starts from a client-centered stance and combines that with practical tools from CBT and DBT when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Brandi has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of clinical concerns.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a Florida LMHC and practices from that state.

Can I work with her in English or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; 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.

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