- Practical coping skills
- Relationship focus
- Respectful listening
About Brandi
Brandi Horak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 11 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage relationship strains, jealousy, addictions, grief, and mood concerns. Her approach is respectful and down to earth, and she adapts sessions to each person's situation.
Brandi works with individuals, couples, teens, and children on problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and issues tied to LGBTQ+ identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, and workplace or career concerns. She pays attention to how past losses and attachment patterns shape current relationships.
Her counseling style centers on listening and partnering with clients. Brandi draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to teach practical skills for mood, anger, and impulse control.
Brandi also brings ideas from existential and Jungian work when people want to look at meaning, values, and deeper patterns. That can help with identity questions, life transitions, and long-standing relationship habits. She aims to build realistic steps that fit day-to-day life.
People who reach out can expect a tailored plan and straightforward conversations about goals and progress. To begin, Brandi asks questions about current struggles, relationship dynamics, and what a better life would look like. From there she and the client create a practical path forward.
Brandi works with individuals, couples, teens, and children on problems like depression, anxiety, PTSD, and issues tied to LGBTQ+ identity and intimacy. She also supports people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, and workplace or career concerns. She pays attention to how past losses and attachment patterns shape current relationships.
Her counseling style centers on listening and partnering with clients. Brandi draws on Client-Centered Therapy to make space for each person's perspective. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools to teach practical skills for mood, anger, and impulse control.
Brandi also brings ideas from existential and Jungian work when people want to look at meaning, values, and deeper patterns. That can help with identity questions, life transitions, and long-standing relationship habits. She aims to build realistic steps that fit day-to-day life.
People who reach out can expect a tailored plan and straightforward conversations about goals and progress. To begin, Brandi asks questions about current struggles, relationship dynamics, and what a better life would look like. From there she and the client create a practical path forward.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and following what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach prioritize the client’s goals and let the therapist guide conversations that reflect the person’s values and concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT works well for mood, anxiety, addiction cues, and relationship-triggered thinking, and can include short between-session exercises.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These tools can help with intense anger, impulsive behavior, and hard relationship moments that often fuel jealousy and trust issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try techniques, and adjust as needed so the methods fit the person’s needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to teach coping skills, practice communication strategies, and track progress in ways that fit everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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 issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice 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
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues including jealousy, grief, depression, trauma and a wide range of related concerns.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and person-centered, combining listening with practical skill teaching from CBT and DBT when useful.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.