- Addictions and recovery
- Relationship concerns
- Emotion regulation
About Brandi
Brandi Horak is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people manage addictions, grief, trauma, depression, and concerns related to relationships and intimacy. Brandi also supports those facing parenting stress, ADHD, and career or self-esteem struggles.
Her work centers on practical conversations tailored to each person. Sessions are collaborative and rooted in respect and compassion. She adapts the tone and pace to what the person needs in the moment.
Brandi draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person’s experience. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills help with emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.
She also brings ideas from existential and Jungian therapies for people who want to examine meaning, values, or deeper life questions. These approaches can help when someone is rethinking major life choices or coping with identity concerns.
Brandi has experience working with a wide range of issues, including LGBT matters, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, compassion fatigue, and complex family dynamics. She works to build a plan that fits each person’s goals and daily life. To begin, she asks straightforward questions and moves step by step toward practical strategies.
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
Brandi uses client-centered work to keep the session focused on what matters most to the person. That approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and following the client’s own priorities, which can help when sorting out values or identity questions.She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. CBT offers practical tools for managing mood, anxiety, and patterns linked to addictions or low self-esteem. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds skills for handling strong emotions, improving communication, and building routines that reduce crisis moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brandi will talk with each person about goals and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. The work is collaborative, and adjustments are made as understanding grows.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the profile, confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow brief check-ins during tough weeks, or avoid being on camera when someone prefers not to. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, worksheets, and DBT or CBT skill-building to an online setting so progress continues between sessions.
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brandi address?
She helps people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is collaborative and person-focused, combining client-centered work with practical techniques from CBT and DBT when useful.
How much professional experience does she have?
Brandi has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Specific session formats are not listed in the profile; please confirm current session options before scheduling.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.