Brett Burlone, LMHC

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with 13 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, addiction, and relationship concerns. He also supports clients from LGBT communities and those coping with grief, trauma and abuse. Brett aims to be straightforward and respectful in sessions.

He uses a client-centered approach and draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find the reasons they want change. Sessions focus on agreed-upon goals and practical steps toward them. Brett adapts his style to each person's needs and life situation.

In the room he tends to be genuine and direct while staying sensitive. He encourages awareness about patterns that get in the way of well-being and helps people try new behaviors. That can mean working through self-esteem struggles, anger, or the effects of trauma and abuse.

Brett has guided people through career shifts, parenting stress, and the ups and downs of bipolar mood concerns. He also supports those dealing with compassion fatigue and the challenge of major life changes. His approach blends clear feedback with collaborative problem solving.

He frames counseling as a process that takes courage and honesty. Brett focuses on building practical momentum so clients can notice small improvements. He invites prospective clients to discuss goals and expectations before beginning work together.

How Motivational Interviewing Shapes Online Care

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people resolve mixed feelings about change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to draw out a person’s own reasons to act, which can help with addiction, motivation for treatment, or lifestyle changes.

Because Brett describes his approach as client-centered, he works together with each person to choose the best way forward. That means discussing goals, trying different techniques, and adjusting pace based on the client's needs and preferences. This collaborative process helps find what actually fits the person's life.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so appointments are easier to keep. Online work can make it simpler to check in during a lunch break or between appointments. The specific session formats offered should be confirmed before booking so a person knows what will be available. Overall, Brett aims to help people translate session insights into everyday life through focused conversations and achievable steps.