Experience

A counselor for over twenty years in the Orlando area, Bill Brislin enjoys helping individuals and couples reach their highest potential by removing obstacles to growth and healing. He has extensive experience with anxiety, depression, loss, transition, trauma, and sexual abuse.

 

Bill Brislin is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LHHC), is certified in EMDR, trained to practice clinical hypnosis, and to serve as a clinical supervisor.

 

Bill holds a B. Mus. in Music Therapy and a M.A. in Counseling from The Catholic University of America and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame.

 

 

Areas of Specialty

· Anxiety & Depression

· EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing

· Clinical Supervision

· Emotional, Physical & Sexual Abuse

· Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Concerns

· Grief & Loss

· Habit Modification, e.g. smoking cessation, etc.

· Hypnotherapy

· Internet Pornography Addiction

· Low Self-Esteem

· Pet Loss

· Performance Enhancement

· Spirituality & Mental Health Integration

· Trauma / PTSD—Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

 

 

Professional Memberships

· American Mental Health Counselors Association—AMHCA

· Florida Mental Health Counselors Association—FMHCA

· Central Florida Mental Health Counselors Association—CFMHCA

· Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association—EMDRIA

 

Insurances Accepted

· Aetna

· BlueCross/Blue Shield—HMO or ICUBA

· Cigna

· CompCare (Comprehensive Behavioral Care)

· ComPsych

· Coventry Health Care—and affiliated companies

· FirstHealth Network

· Golden Rule

· Humana (LifeSynch)

· ICUBA (Independent Colleges and Universities Benefits Association)

· MHN (Managed Health Network)

· MHNet / UniPsych (Mental Health Network)

· OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions

· Pacificare

· Tricare (Value Options)

· United HealthCare / United Behavioral Health (UHC & UBH)

· UnitedHealth Military & Veteran’s Services

William Brislin, M.A., LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

EMDR Certified Therapist

Others insurance may be used as long as your plan includes “out of network” benefits. Check to see if your plan includes these benefits and if a separate deductable is required.

 

Often your Behavioral Health or Mental Health benefits are administered by a company other than that which handles your medical insurance. Inquire regarding your specific benefit package for more information. Your Human Resources Department can assist you in utilizing your Employee Assistance (EAP) benefits.

 

Clinical Hours

Bill Brislin is normally available to see clients on the following days:

¨ Monday—Late afternoon & Evening

¨ Tuesday—Morning & Afternoon

¨ Thursday—Afternoon & Evening

¨ Friday—Morning

 

Forms for New Clients

After an appointment is made, you can save time by downloading, printing and completing the following forms prior to your first visit. Bring the completed forms with you. All of the forms will download with the following PDF document:

 

                         

                          New Client Packet        

 

 

If you are uncertain about anything or do not wish to disclose in writing, leave that item blank and you can discuss it with your therapist.

 

Release of Information Form

If you are an existing client and have requested that information be shared with a third party on your behalf, you will be asked to complete the following form in the office. If you make the request between sessions, you can print out the form below, and FAX it to Bill Brislin, LMHC at (407) 282-0552. A copy should also be provided to the other person if they serve you in a professional capacity.

 

                          Release of Information                                                                                           

Butler & Jake

Bill’s Office