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Steven Brenner

Therapeutic support grounded in evidence-based care

LMHC Florida

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Steven

Steven Brenner is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida who draws on cognitive behavioral therapy alongside attachment-based and client-centered methods to help clients build resilience and clearer self-understanding.

Background and approach

He uses practical, evidence-informed strategies to address problems like stress, anxiety, addiction, bipolar mood concerns, and trauma, guiding people toward manageable coping skills and more balanced daily functioning. With a decade of clinical experience, he works collaboratively to tailor treatment to each person’s circumstances, whether the focus is relationship tensions, family dynamics, or major life transitions.

His style centers on empathy and respect, creating a space where clients can explore difficult emotions, examine patterns such as codependency or avoidance, and practice new ways of responding to triggers. Services include work on a broad range of specific concerns such as abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family issues, substance use, and attachment struggles.

Steven accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats, applying approaches like EMDR and mindfulness when appropriate to support recovery and personal growth.

Combining evidence-based approaches for online care

Steven frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical coping skills for issues like anxiety, stress, and mood instability. Attachment-Based Therapy is another approach he draws on to examine relational patterns and strengthen how clients form and maintain emotional connections.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to clarify goals, assess what has or has not worked in the past, and select methods that fit the person’s preferences and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and needs. These formats allow continued access to therapy when in-person visits are impractical, and they support ongoing skill practice, check-ins between sessions, and consistent care across locations.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?
Steven works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar concerns, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes along with related family and attachment challenges.
What therapeutic approach does he use?
He combines evidence-based methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, EMDR, and Mindfulness Therapy to match treatment to client needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience working with a range of mental health and relational concerns and tailors interventions based on each client’s history and goals.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor with the credential FL LMHC MH16710 and practices from that jurisdiction.
Can nonlocal or international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients and can arrange sessions across time zones when scheduling permits.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions are available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseCoping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English