Works with
- Anger
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Brett works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 50
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brett
Brett Rhoden is a licensed marriage and family therapist with five decades of practice. He helps people who are dealing with anger, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship struggles. He invites clients to take the first step and recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage.
He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through difficult feelings. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on practical ways to cope.
Background and approach
Brett listens closely and works at the client’s pace to set goals that feel manageable. His work draws on several established approaches, including cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-based strategies. Those tools are used to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and build new habits.
He also uses attachment-informed ideas to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. Sessions commonly center on everyday problems like parenting stress, communication breakdowns, grief, or struggles with self-esteem. Brett also supports people facing trauma, substance concerns, and life transitions.
He frames progress as steady steps rather than sudden fixes. With a long career in Florida, Brett brings steady experience and a practical style. He encourages questions about the process and works alongside each person to find approaches that fit their life.
Starting with a short conversation can clarify the next step.
What Brett works with
Everything Brett lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brett's practice.
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brett lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values. Online ACT often focuses on small exercises and real-life steps to reduce the hold of distressing thoughts. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at connections between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches specific skills to change unhelpful patterns. In remote sessions CBT commonly uses short homework tasks and structured exercises to practice between meetings. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication. This approach can help people understand fear of abandonment, trust issues, and how they relate to others, all through reflective conversation and relationship-focused tasks.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with clients to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than insisting on one method from the start.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video lets people see facial cues and practice conversations in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when video is impractical or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging provide quick check-ins, brief support between sessions, and flexible ways to share thoughts without being on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping the focus on practical change.
Questions people ask about Brett
What kinds of concerns does Brett support?
He works with people facing anger, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, addictions, trauma and grief. He also addresses self-esteem, coping with life changes, ADHD, and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is calm and conversational, focused on creating a nonjudgmental space. He emphasizes practical steps and listening closely to each person.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 50 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns, including addictions, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential, listed as FL LMFT, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.