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Brett Rhoden

Experienced Florida LMFT focused on relationships and coping

LMFT Florida

Experience
50 years in practice
Focus areas
Relationship, Parenting, Anger
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Brett

Brett Rhoden is a Florida-licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with fifty years of professional experience helping people navigate relationship strains, anxiety, depression, substance issues, trauma, and a wide range of life changes.

Background and approach

He emphasizes practical support for concerns such as parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, intimacy-related problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and LGBT issues, while also addressing related areas like attachment difficulties, adoption and foster care matters, communication breakdowns, and addiction recovery. In sessions he cultivates an open atmosphere where clients are encouraged to express thoughts and emotions without judgment.

His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside acceptance and commitment strategies, attachment-focused perspectives, client-centered listening, and existential inquiry to tailor interventions to each person's needs. Brett aims to help clients clarify values, build coping skills, and repair or strengthen important relationships.

Taking the step to begin therapy is recognized as an act of courage, and he supports clients through the initial outreach and ongoing process toward clearer direction and improved well-being.

Therapeutic approaches and online care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values, which can help with grief, trauma recovery, and substance-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relational patterns influence current connections and can support work on intimacy, communication, and attachment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brett works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines elements from different frameworks as appropriate, discussing options and adapting strategies so clients feel involved in planning their care.

Online sessions are available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how people engage in therapy. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward clearer coping skills and improved relationship functioning.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brett address?
He works with a broad range of issues including relationship and parenting conflicts, anxiety and stress, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related difficulties, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related areas such as attachment and communication problems.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, offering a nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be shared while using practical strategies to build coping skills and clarify values.
What is his professional background and experience?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with fifty years of professional experience working with individuals facing relationship, emotional, and behavioral challenges.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds a Florida LMFT license, listed as FL LMFT MT905, and practices in Florida.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Sexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

50+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English