Brian Squitieri , LMHC

Brian Squitieri is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling and 12 years of clinical experience working with adults facing anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, grief, and major life transitions such as career changes. He approaches each client as an individual, blending evidence-informed techniques to address challenges like relationship difficulties, parenting concerns, mood disorders, ADHD, and stress-related problems.

Brian emphasizes collaborative care, listening closely to what clients share and staying present during sessions to tailor a plan that meets measurable goals. He draws on client-centered methods alongside cognitive and behavioral tools to build insight, strengthen coping skills, improve communication, and reduce unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaving. He also integrates strategies from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when appropriate to help clients regulate emotion and manage impulsivity.

Clients working with Brian often focus on developing practical skills to navigate life changes, manage symptoms, and enhance overall well-being. He notes that many people begin to notice positive changes after roughly a month of consistent work. Those who are ready to take steps toward improved functioning can expect a supportive, goal-oriented partnership focused on attainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brian uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client's perspective guides the work - this approach helps people clarify values, build self-understanding, and feel heard when facing issues like life transitions, relationship problems, or grief. He also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management because it teaches concrete skills for coping and problem solving. When emotion regulation and interpersonal challenges are central, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are added to teach distress tolerance, emotional regulation, and effective communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brian works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best based on their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts methods over time so clients receive the mix of strategies that supports progress.

Online sessions via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make therapy more accessible and flexible, allowing people to engage from home or work and fit sessions into busy schedules. These options can support consistent participation and ongoing skill practice between meetings with licensed professionals and therapists.