Brett Lieberman
LMFT
Compassionate, practical therapy for real problems
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- Focus on practical steps
- Collaborative decision making
- Goal oriented
About Brett
Brett frames therapy around the idea that the client is the expert in their life. He listens first and then helps people identify small choices that lead toward their goals. Sessions often focus on real-life problems like stress, grief, parenting strain, or trouble managing emotions such as anger.
He uses approaches that include cognitive behavioral techniques and narrative methods to help reframe unhelpful thoughts and life stories. Solution-focused ideas keep the work short-term and goal-oriented when that fits the client's needs. Trauma-focused methods are used when past events continue to cause distress.
Brett aims to make therapy practical and understandable. He helps clients break big problems into manageable steps, practice new behaviors, and track progress over time. Decisions about change are made together, not imposed.
People who want clear goals, tools they can try between sessions, and a therapist who listens first may find his style a good match. The first step is sharing what matters most and deciding on a small, concrete action to try before the next visit.
Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Florida, North Carolina, Maine
Languages
English
How these approaches fit into online therapy
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps identify unhelpful thinking and supports practical exercises to change behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress-related problems and gives concrete tools to try between sessions.Narrative therapy focuses on the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. It helps separate a person from their problem and creates space to rewrite challenging life narratives that contribute to distress.
Solution-focused therapy keeps conversations goal-oriented and short-term when appropriate. It helps people name a desired outcome and build small steps that move toward that outcome between visits.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods match a client's needs, goals, and preferences and may combine elements from different approaches. Clients are invited to give feedback so the plan can be adjusted as work progresses.
For practical matters, confirm the session formats before booking since specific options were not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits can help therapy fit into everyday life while focusing on clear goals and usable skills.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Florida
- Experience
- 14+ years
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Languages
- English
- License (Florida)
- LMFT · No. MT2766
- License (North Carolina)
- LMFT · No. 20280
- License (Maine)
- LMFT · No. MF7492
- NPI
- 1427364280
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brett commonly address?
He works with issues such as anger, addictions, relationship and family stress, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, and life transitions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He practices a person-centered, collaborative style that emphasizes listening first and helping clients make their own decisions about change.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience as a clinician supporting people through a range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma-related issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT practicing in Florida with licensure noted for Florida and North Carolina in the provided materials.
Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted according to the listed information.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.