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Brandi Horak, LMHC

  • Experience11 years
  • LocationFlorida
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and LGBT
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Brandi

Brandi Horak is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 11 years of clinical experience who centers her work on respectful, empathetic collaboration.

Background and approach

She blends client-centered principles with evidence-based techniques to create individualized plans that respond to each person's strengths and struggles, including concerns related to addictions, grief, relationship challenges, depression, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Her practice emphasizes sensitivity and tailoring conversations and interventions to fit a wide range of life circumstances, from trauma and abuse to parenting challenges and intimacy-related issues.

Brandi also addresses a broad set of related concerns such as self-esteem, career stress, compassion fatigue, and communication or commitment difficulties, drawing on therapies that include CBT, DBT, existential, and Jungian perspectives. Clients can expect an approach focused on listening first and then applying practical strategies alongside deeper exploration when useful.

Brandi accepts international clients and offers flexible session formats to accommodate different needs and schedules, aiming to support people who are ready to take the next step toward clearer coping, greater emotional balance, and more satisfying relationships.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Brandi commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy when working with clients online. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and meeting people where they are, which helps build trust and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and teaching practical skills to manage depression, anxiety, addictions, and many daily challenges.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques when emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness are primary concerns; DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions and improving communication. Together these approaches allow a mix of supportive listening, reflective exploration, and skill development adapted to each person's needs.

Finding the right blend of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Brandi approaches that choice collaboratively. She works with clients to assess which strategies fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the plan over time as needs shift.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and scheduling flexibility. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of care across locations and life rhythms while using the selected therapeutic approaches to focus on practical change and deeper understanding.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Brandi works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, bipolar disorder, relationship and intimacy-related problems, parenting challenges, self-esteem, and ADHD among other concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative, combined with techniques from CBT, DBT, existential, and Jungian therapy to match practical skill-building with deeper personal exploration.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
The counselor brings 11 years of professional experience working with individuals across a broad spectrum of mental health and life concerns.
Where is the therapist licensed and practicing?
She is licensed in Florida as an LMHC with credential FL LMHC MH13270 and provides services while based in that state.
Can non-U.S. clients work with this therapist?
Yes, international clients are accepted and may be able to schedule sessions depending on availability and time zones.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to offer flexible options for different preferences.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; services use 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 then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English