- Focus on communication
- Support for addictions
- Helps with codependency
About Brent
Brent Schultz is a licensed mental health counselor who brings 15 years of experience to therapeutic work. He focuses on common struggles like depression, anxiety, stress, and addictions while offering support for LGBT concerns and compassion fatigue. Brent aims to make therapy straightforward and approachable so people can start feeling better sooner.
He often helps people untangle communication problems and codependency patterns that make relationships feel strained. He also supports those facing isolation, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and the practical fallout from divorce and separation. Men's issues and concerns tied to military or veteran life are also part of his experience.
Brent favors a compassionate, collaborative way of working. He listens first, then helps people set clear goals and try practical steps that fit their life. Sessions focus on real problems and on small changes that build over time.
Clients can expect discussion, problem-solving, and a steady emphasis on what is most useful between meetings. Brent describes his role as a partner in the process rather than an expert who hands down solutions. He aims to help people find clarity and greater calm as they move forward.
He practices in Ohio and works in English. To begin, clients use the Start Therapy button and complete a brief matching questionnaire before scheduling according to therapist availability.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Brent uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional understanding. One common approach he uses helps people identify unhelpful patterns of thought and behavior, then learn different ways to respond to stressful situations. This kind of work often helps with anxiety, depression, and codependency by teaching clearer thinking and new coping steps.Another approach centers on improving communication and relationships through skills practice and clearer boundaries. That work is aimed at reducing isolation, easing social anxiety, and addressing control and dependent personality concerns by building steadier ways of relating to others.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. Brent will work with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences rather than using a single technique for everyone. The plan can change as progress is made and new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since this profile does not specify them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins from wherever a person is located. Some options can also be simpler when you need a shorter conversation or when video is not practical. Licensed professionals tailor the pacing and tools to what helps each person most.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brent commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions, and also supports people with LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, codependency, and related issues.
What is his approach to therapy like?
His style is compassionate and collaborative, with an emphasis on listening, setting clear goals, and using practical steps that fit daily life.
How long has he been practicing?
Brent has 15 years of experience providing mental health support in clinical settings.
What credentials does he hold and where does he practice?
He holds LPCC and LMHC credentials and practices in Ohio.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the profile; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled 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?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.