Brett Burlone

Brett Burlone is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 13 years of experience. He focuses on practical steps people can take when stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, or relationship problems feel overwhelming. Brett aims to create an honest working relationship that moves toward agreed goals.

He uses a direct and respectful style. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what matters most to the person in the room. Brett emphasizes motivational interviewing to help people find their reasons for change and build on their own strengths.

Sessions work on clear targets like coping with life changes, improving self-esteem, managing anger, or addressing intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people facing grief, trauma, career stresses, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue. Brett has experience supporting clients from LGBT communities and those navigating bipolar and other mood challenges.

He adapts his approach to the person’s needs rather than following a single script. That can mean coaching through goal-setting, offering practical coping strategies, or holding space to talk through painful experiences. Brett encourages openness and gradual progress.

Many people find it takes courage to start counseling, and Brett aims to make that first step easier. He works with each person to set realistic steps and to increase awareness of patterns that get in the way of change.

How motivational interviewing works online and in person

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of talking that helps people find their own reasons to make changes. It focuses on listening, reflecting, and guiding people to clarify goals and next steps; it can be helpful for addictions, ambivalence about change, and building motivation for treatment.

Alongside motivational interviewing, Brett emphasizes a direct, respectful conversation style that helps set concrete goals and track progress. He works to understand each person's circumstances and adjusts the pace and focus to fit their needs. Deciding which approach to use is a team process between the therapist and the person seeking help.

Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during breaks or from different locations. It can also allow shorter check-ins or sessions that do not require video when that better suits a person's needs. Licensed professionals can work with clients to choose an approach and schedule that fits daily routines and goals.