Brandi Horak, LMHC
Florida LMHC supporting healing and resilience
- Addiction and trauma care
- LGBTQ+ affirming support
- Couples teens and children
About Brandi Horak
Brandi Horak is a Florida-licensed LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) with 11 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate life?s most difficult moments. She works with clients of all ages, including couples, teens, children, and individuals, addressing concerns such as addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Brandi emphasizes an approach grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassionate listening, adapting conversation and treatment to reflect each person?s specific needs and life circumstances.
Her practice focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can explore coping strategies, process painful experiences, and build toward a more fulfilling life. She collaborates with clients to develop tailored treatment plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and pace of change. Taking the step to seek help requires courage, and Brandi Horak offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.
Her practice focuses on creating a supportive space where clients can explore coping strategies, process painful experiences, and build toward a more fulfilling life. She collaborates with clients to develop tailored treatment plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and pace of change. Taking the step to seek help requires courage, and Brandi Horak offers steady guidance and encouragement throughout the therapeutic journey.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brandi Horak have?
Brandi Horak has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Brandi Horak a licensed therapist?
Yes. Brandi Horak is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: FL LMHC MH13270.
In which languages does Brandi Horak provide therapy?
Brandi Horak provides therapy in English.
Where is Brandi Horak located?
Brandi Horak is located in Florida.
How can I work with Brandi Horak as my therapist?
You can work with Brandi Horak through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brandi Horak work with international clients?
Yes, Brandi Horak works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brandi Horak cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Brandi Horak
Brandi Horak integrates client-centered therapy into her work, which focuses on empathy, active listening, and building a collaborative relationship that helps people feel understood and supported as they explore their goals and values. This approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, resolving relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions.She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based method that helps identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, and patterns related to addictions and coping difficulties.
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is used when emotion regulation and interpersonal skills are central goals. DBT offers concrete tools for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive behaviors, and improving communication in close relationships.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brandi works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time as progress unfolds.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and access licensed professionals from different locations.