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Brett Lieberman

Practical, collaborative therapy for life change

LMFT Florida

Experience
14 years in practice
Focus areas
Addictions, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy
Languages
English

About Brett

Brett Lieberman is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 14 years of clinical experience who works from Florida. He approaches therapy from a collaborative, client-centered stance, helping people identify realistic goals and practical steps toward change.

Background and approach

Brett emphasizes respect for each persons knowledge of their life while offering tools and perspectives drawn from evidence-informed methods including cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused work. Clients seeking help for issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and grief may find his combination of pragmatic interventions and narrative exploration useful.

He also addresses family and blended family challenges, codependency and recovery from sexual assault or domestic violence. Brett frames therapy as a partnership: he listens, reflects patterns that may be keeping someone stuck, and supports decision-making rather than prescribing solutions.

Work with him includes a focus on strengths and on measurable steps toward change, whether the aim is coping with life transitions, improving intimacy, managing mood symptoms, or pursuing career and life purpose concerns. Sessions can proceed in ways that match a clients schedule and communication preferences.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Many clients benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy because it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and practicing concrete skills to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Narrative Therapy offers a complementary angle by helping people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can be helpful for trauma, grief, life transitions, and identity work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist collaborates with each client to choose methods that match the clients needs, goals, and personal preferences, adjusting tactics over time as progress and priorities evolve. This collaborative decision making helps ensure the work feels relevant and manageable.

Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to maintain continuity when schedules or locations change. These options provide flexibility in how people communicate and practice skills between meetings, supporting consistent progress even when in-person visits are not possible.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brett address in therapy
Brett works with a broad range of issues including addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and parenting concerns, self esteem and career matters, bipolar and depression, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style and approach
Therapy is collaborative and person-centered, using approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help clients identify patterns and develop practical skills.
How much clinical experience does he have
He has 14 years of experience working with individuals facing a variety of mental health and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply to his practice
He holds LMFT credentials and practices in Florida; licensure details include FL LMFT MT2766 and NC LMFT 20280.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States
Yes, he accepts international clients and can provide services to people living outside the U.S.
Which session formats are available
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseAnger management

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFirst responder issuesLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

14+ years

Licensed

Florida, North Carolina, Maine

Languages

English