Brandi Winkelman

(she/her)

IMFT, 8 years of experience
Solution oriented
Authentic
Humorous
VirtualAvailable

Hi, I'm Brandi and I'm excited to help individuals and couples improve communication and understanding in their relationships. Our potential to be well, cope with stress, be ourselves, and connect with others are continually linked and impacted by our relationships. Relationships are so important that they require consistent attention and effort for success. As a practical person and therapist, I offer strength-based brief therapy to give your relationships that attention to create change and increase that potential to be well. I've supported individuals, couples, and families from various walks of life and backgrounds for over 12 years from working with family crises as case management to professional counseling. Are you wanting a better relationship with yourself or to manage stress better? Are you tired of going in circles and ready to have more understanding in your relationships? Then let's get to work!

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first sessions, we will talk about your situation and your goals, and we'll collaborate on how to frame our work and make the best to use of our 50 minutes each time. Basically, we will try to get more familiar and check to see if you feel we are a good fit for therapy.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

I have had the privilege of serving many populations of people and I specialize in working with couples to better their communication and their relationships. My greatest strengths are my openness to learn and connect with all people, my sense of humor, and endless optimism. I am suspicious that the first two strengths feed the third one.

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I enjoy working with individuals and couples to improve communication and understanding in their relationships. Younger couples are so energized to connect, but struggle to understand each other, and fall into loops of start and stop when trying to talk about problems. Long-term couples are wonderful to work with because they have had so much practice with their loops, they can be very direct and specific in discussions to create changes. Though the practice of looping wears patience down in either case, and this can be very defeating for the couple's connection.

Specialties

Top specialties

ADHD

Other specialties

Anxiety

I identify as

Serves ages

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Location

Virtual

My treatment methods

Solution Focused Brief Treatment

The creative and practical application of solution focused brief therapy (SBFT) honors the client by shifting the lens to client's goals, strengths, cultural values, and extensive experiences. SBFT has been my foundational orientation from the start, and it's given me the privileges of connection and efficiency in helping clients create change.

, 144 ratings

13 ratings with written reviews

April 13, 2026

After my first session with Brandi, I thought to myself, "I found my therapist." It was an immediate yes for me. She was honest and understanding. I felt seen and heard in my session with Brandi. Although it was our first time meeting, it felt like I was speaking with someone familiar. I'm excited for our next session.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Brandi

April 7, 2026

Brandi gave very insightful feedback on my first visit and was very easy to talk to. She was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.

Verified client, age 45-54
Review shared after session 1 with Brandi

March 24, 2026

Thank you for today. We look forward to seeing you next week!

Verified client, age 35-44
Review shared after session 1 with Brandi