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Brandi Horak

Brandi Horak

LMHC

Therapist · Florida · 11+ years of experience

Compassionate LMHC offering practical emotional support

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  • Person-centered care
  • Skills-based tools
  • Trauma-informed approach

About Brandi

Brandi Horak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. She draws on eleven years of clinical experience to help people who are facing hard changes and emotional struggles. Brandi aims to create a respectful, sensitive space where people feel heard.

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She adapts conversations and plans to fit each person's needs. Common concerns she supports include addiction, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Brandi uses a mix of client-centered listening and structured methods. That means she listens first, then offers exercises and tools when they fit. She also incorporates cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness skills, and elements from dialectical and existential perspectives when helpful.

She has worked across a range of life stages and challenges over her career. That experience informs straightforward ways to manage strong emotions, improve communication, and build daily routines that feel manageable.

People who reach out can expect a calm, direct style that focuses on what matters to them. Brandi encourages small, measurable steps so progress feels real. The goal is clearer coping, better relationships, and more day-to-day ease.

Areas of expertise

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

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a respectful, nonjudgmental space. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood before any active steps are taken.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for depression, anxiety, anger, and problem-solving in daily life.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It can help when strong feelings or relationship conflicts make daily functioning harder.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress unfolds, and adjustments are made together.

Check the session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins or flexible scheduling when needed. Many people find working this way helps them practice skills between sessions and apply tools directly to real-life situations.

At a glance

Listed location
Florida
Experience
11+ years
Credentials
LMHC
Languages
English
License (Florida)
LMHC · No. MH13270
NPI
1245625839

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help address?

She supports a wide range of concerns including addictions, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anger, ADHD, self-esteem, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes.

What is the therapeutic style like?

Her style blends client-centered listening with practical techniques. She often uses approaches like CBT and DBT skills alongside mindfulness to address emotions and behavior.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional work experience in counseling and mental health settings.

What credentials and region are listed?

She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as the available formats are not specified in the biography.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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