Brian Squitieri, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Brian

Brian Squitieri is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling and about 12 years of practice. He focuses on issues like stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also addresses areas such as parenting, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Background and approach

He takes a straightforward, person-focused approach. He listens first and builds a plan with each person. That plan targets practical goals and skills, not abstract ideas.

Progress is reviewed so work can shift when needed. In sessions he teaches concrete coping tools for stress and mood management. He uses tried methods like cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help change unhelpful thoughts and reduce reactivity.

He also draws on skills from dialectical behavior therapy to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Brian emphasizes short-term goals that add up to lasting change. He helps people develop communication skills, healthier habits, and better ways to handle strong emotions.

He also supports work on identity, purpose, and career-related transitions. For practical details, he holds the Florida LMHC license MH16057 and has practiced for 12 years. Fees vary by location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and responding to each person's needs. The therapist follows the client's lead, offers support, and helps shape goals that matter to the client. This approach is useful when someone wants a respectful space to sort out priorities and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real situations. It teaches practical exercises to reduce anxiety, lift mood, and change patterns that keep problems going. This method works well for stress, anxiety, depression, and many everyday challenges.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, brings clear skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships. It includes techniques for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings run high.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and life situation. That decision can shift as progress is made and priorities change.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people meet face to face from home, phone sessions remove travel needs, and live chat or text messaging offer brief check-ins and flexible support. These options increase convenience and help keep momentum between sessions while allowing licensed professionals to deliver consistent care.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD, along with related areas like communication problems and isolation.

What is his therapeutic style?

He listens closely and builds an individualized plan with each person. Sessions focus on practical skills, measurable goals, and ongoing review of progress.

How long has he been practicing?

He has about 12 years of experience working as a mental health counselor in Florida.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, credential FL LMHC MH16057, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions based on therapist availability.

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Experience: 12 years
Licensed: Florida
Languages: English

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