Brett Burlone , LMHC

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He has supported people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, addiction, trauma and grief, and offers specialized experience working with LGBTQ communities. His practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, self-esteem, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, career transitions, and compassion fatigue.

His therapeutic manner is genuine and direct, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. He practices from a client-centered framework that emphasizes collaboration and personal agency, and he often uses Motivational Interviewing to help clients explore ambivalence and move toward meaningful change. Sessions focus on jointly agreed-upon goals and on increasing awareness of patterns that affect well-being.

Brett adapts his approach to fit each personâs circumstances and specific needs, balancing straightforward feedback with empathic support. He values the courage it takes to seek counseling and believes that safe vulnerability can open pathways to greater insight and a stronger sense of self.

Motivational Interviewing and Client-Centered Support Online

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people resolve uncertainty about change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and focused conversations to strengthen motivation and support steps toward healthier choices - useful for addictions, ambivalence about behavior change, and building momentum in recovery.

A client-centered approach emphasizes the individual's perspective, offering empathy, nonjudgmental listening, and respect for autonomy. This style helps people explore personal values, clarify goals, and build self-awareness, and it can be effective for stress, relationship concerns, depression, and self-esteem work.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brett works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting techniques as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around daily life, maintain continuity during transitions, and engage in therapy from familiar environments while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to individual needs.