Brett Burlone, LMHC

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with more than 13 years of clinical experience. He has worked with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, and addiction, and he has specialized experience supporting members of LGBTQ communities. His background includes guiding individuals through challenging situations toward clearer awareness and practical goals.

Brett’s counseling style is genuine and direct while remaining respectful and sensitive to each person's circumstances. He practices in a client-centered way, emphasizing the client's own strengths and priorities, and uses motivational interviewing to encourage meaningful change. He works collaboratively to set agreed-upon goals and to increase insight into patterns that may be holding someone back.

Adaptability is central to his approach; he tailors strategies to the specific needs and life context of each person he sees. Brett believes it takes courage to begin counseling and that safe vulnerability can open the door to greater self-understanding and improved well-being. He looks forward to working with individuals who are ready to explore change and build toward their goals.

Motivational interviewing and client-centered care online

Brett Burlone uses motivational interviewing to help people explore their own reasons for change in a respectful, nonjudgmental way. This approach focuses on strengthening motivation and clarifying personal goals, and it is often useful for addressing behaviors like substance use, ambivalence about change, or getting unstuck from repeated patterns.

He also employs a client-centered stance that emphasizes empathy, respect, and collaboration. That approach prioritizes the individual’s values and lived experience, creating a space to identify goals, build self-awareness, and develop strategies that fit the person’s life.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. Brett will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The process is shared and tailored rather than one-size-fits-all.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow people to connect from home or other convenient locations. Licensed professionals and therapists can use these formats to make scheduling easier, maintain continuity during life transitions, and offer multiple ways to engage in therapy that suit different communication styles and routines.