Breanne Stanert , LMHC

Breanne Stanert is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 14 years of clinical experience. She has worked extensively in substance abuse treatment, family and couples counseling, and broader mental health care, bringing experience with anxiety, self-harm, gender dysphoria, substance use disorders and addiction, co-occurring conditions, grief and loss, psychosis, PTSD, trauma, and ADHD. Her background includes nearly two years working with military families and couples prior to relocating from Georgia to Florida, and she draws on that experience when supporting clients facing relationship and family stresses.

Her counseling approach is relaxed and collaborative, emphasizing rapport building and a team-oriented process to help clients meet their goals. She often assigns practical exercises between sessions to reinforce new skills and make the most of therapeutic time together. Breanne describes her style as compassionate with an empathic form of gentle confrontation when needed, aiming to challenge unhelpful patterns while maintaining support.

As a transparent practice note, she does not provide letters or documentation until a client and therapist have worked together consistently for at least 6 to 8 sessions. Outside of work she is a mother to a toddler and manages a limited schedule due to family needs, but she encourages prospective clients to message with specific requests so she can accommodate when possible. She looks forward to supporting individuals and families in their process of healing and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Breanne integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness therapy into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and supported while they explore goals and values. CBT is a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle acceptance practices that can reduce reactivity and support coping with trauma, grief, and emotional overwhelm.

Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Breanne works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage with licensed professionals and therapists through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from home. Breanne uses these modalities to deliver the same therapeutic techniques and homework practices she applies in person, while accommodating each client’s practical needs and availability.