ABOUT ME
My name is Steve Brenner, and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, a Nationally Certified Counselor and Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor. I have over a decade of experience in the field of mental health and currently operate a private counseling practice in Boca Raton Florida. I primarily work with adults who are struggling with relational trauma leading to depression, anxiety, substance abuse, career difficulties, relationship, and marriage problems. I am trained in the Post Induction Trauma Model of relational trauma work developed by Pia Mellody at The Meadows in Arizona.
My approach is to develop a strong trusting relationship that leads to honesty and the willingness to look at the core issues that are leading to the behaviors (symptoms) that my clients are experiencing today. My approach is low key, yet challenging in a compassionate and loving way. Together, we will develop strategies that produce long term success and measurable results, leading to a life transformed.
I completed my master's degree in counseling at Lynnt University, and have worked in specialized private mental health treatment programs for nearly 10 years. I also have a bachelor's degree in psychology earned in 1983 at George Washington University. I spent 20 plus years working in technology consulting with some of the larger consulting firms over the years. This allows me to relate well with successful business people at varied levels, helping to foster greater performance and leading to greater professional achievement.
If you are searching for direction, contentment, or need help getting past the obstacles that keep you stuck in your personal or professional life, I would welcome the opportunity to assist you.
SPECIALTIES
Relational Trauma
Family Dysfunction
Emotional, Physical and Sexual Abuse
PTSD
Substance Abuse
Process Addictions
Stress and Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Self-Improvement
Executive Coaching
I have experience in addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, Grief, sleeping disorders, anger management, career challenges, and coping with life changes.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
FL LMHC MH16710
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I wanted someone to give it to me straight, and that is what Steven Brenner does. Not too straight - he is helpful with advice and lets me know where I can avoid pitfalls. Most importantly, he helps me see that I have value and the expectations I should - and should not - put on people to give me what I need. I look forward to our sessions. He has helped me immensely.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Steven is a calm & compassionate and can relate to many struggles both personally & professionally. I have always had a hard time relating to other therapists with my business vs personal challenges and Steven is there for me with past experiences and real ways to work out (what appears to be) complex problems.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Steven for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd