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Brian Ellis

LMHC Florida 3 years of experience

Practical, adaptable counseling for life changes

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Brian Ellis
  • Integrative approach
  • Veteran perspective
  • Focus on life changes

About Brian

Brian Ellis is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. He also supports those struggling with addiction and related challenges. Brian writes in a straightforward way and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where clients can share what matters to them.

Brian describes his approach as integrative. That means he draws on different evidence-based techniques and tailors them to the person in front of him. He pays attention to a person’s mental health, physical health, and spiritual concerns when those things matter to the client. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that match each person’s goals.

He has professional experience working with veterans and first responders and brings a mission-focused mindset to those situations. Brian’s work also addresses attachment-related concerns such as abandonment and communication problems. He offers support around family tensions, fatherhood issues, and the emotional effects of chronic illness or pain.

With three years of clinical practice, Brian combines that experience with his own experience of having benefited from therapy. He aims to listen carefully and respond without judgment. People who want straightforward, adaptable support for big life changes may find his style helpful.

If you are in Florida and speak English, you can follow the Start Therapy steps on the site to begin a match and schedule sessions.

How integrative approaches translate to online therapy

Brian favors an integrative approach, which means he combines techniques from several evidence-based therapies to suit each person. In practice that can look like building coping skills for anxiety, applying trauma-informed supports for past hurts, or working on communication habits that relate to attachment and relationships.

He also brings a mission-focused perspective when helping veterans and first responder clients, translating practical goals into clear steps. That perspective emphasizes structure, problem-solving, and real-world tasks that can be practiced between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian collaborates with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, symptoms, and daily life. That choice happens together and can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit care into a busy schedule, match sessions to quieter parts of the day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A therapist can recommend how to structure sessions so they work with your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brian commonly address?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes. His focus list also includes addiction, attachment concerns, communication problems, and chronic illness or pain.

How would he describe his therapeutic style?

Brian uses an integrative approach that mixes techniques from different evidence-based practices. He aims to tailor methods to each person's needs and to work in a practical, down-to-earth way.

What is his background and experience?

He is a veteran and has three years of clinical experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. He also draws on his own experience of having participated in therapy.

What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?

Brian holds the credential LMHC, listed as FL LMHC, and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported and can international clients work together?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography did not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are available.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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

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