Steven Brenner, LMHC
Therapist in Florida
Steven Brenner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inFlorida
- LicenseMH16710
- NPI 1457908121
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Steven
Steven Brenner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people cope with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, mood concerns, and major life changes. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and learn practical skills to feel steadier.
He often uses attachment-based ideas to explore how early relationships shape current patterns.
Background and approach
That perspective helps when people face abandonment, attachment issues, or recurring relationship difficulties. He also draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's goals and experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of his toolkit for addressing anxiety, mood swings, and problematic thought patterns.
When trauma is central, he may integrate EMDR approaches alongside mindfulness techniques to reduce distress and improve coping. Sessions emphasize steps people can try between meetings. Steven works with a wide range of concerns linked to family of origin, codependency, divorce and blended family issues, caregiver stress, and substance use.
He helps people tackle control issues, commitment fears, and problems tied to aging or dependent personality patterns. Bipolar disorder is listed among his focus areas and is approached with attention to symptom management and daily routines. Sessions are offered in English and can be delivered online to domestic and international clients.
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH16710 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1457908121 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Steven lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Steven names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches that translate well to online care
Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current relationships and behavior. Online sessions can use this approach to map relationship patterns and practice new ways of connecting and responding. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it often includes homework and short exercises people can complete between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce reactivity and can be used as at-home tools.Choosing the best approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms, and what feels most useful. Together they decide whether attachment ideas, CBT, mindfulness, or a mix best fits the situation and then adjust the plan as progress unfolds.
Online formats offer flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, and quick problem-solving between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and varied daily routines.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does Steven commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship struggles, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. He also lists bipolar disorder and many family-related problems among his focus areas.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and client-centered, focusing on what matters to the person in front of him. He combines attachment-based ideas with CBT, mindfulness, and trauma-focused methods as needed.
What is his professional background?
He has ten years of clinical experience helping people navigate anxiety, addiction, trauma, and life transitions. His work emphasizes building resilience and practical coping strategies.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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