William Brislin, M.A., LMHC

Licensed Mental Health Counselor / EMDR Certified Therapist
(407) 384-3344

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, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), is a certified EMDR therapist, trained to practice clinical hypnosis, and experienced as a clinical supervisor for counseling interns. 

Bill holds a B. Mus. in Music Therapy and a M.A. in Counseling from The Catholic University of America (Washington, DC) and an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame (South Bend, IN).

Areas of Specialty

• Anxiety
• EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
• Clinical Supervision
• Depression
• Emotional, Physical & Sexual Abuse
• Gay, Lesbian, & Bisexual Concerns
• Grief & Loss
• Hypnotherapy
• Internet Ponorgaphy Addiction
• Panic Attacks
• Pet Loss
• Performance Enhancement
• Recent Traumatic Events / Acute Stress Disorder
• Smoking Cessation
• Spirituality & Mental Health Integration
• Trauma / Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Professional Memberships

• American Mental Health Counselors Association - AMHCA
• Florida Mental Health Counselors Association - FMHCA
• Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida - MHCCF
• Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing International Association - EMDRIA
• International Association of Trauma Professionals - IATP
• International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation - ISSTD

Insurances Accepted

• Aetna
• American Behavioral & BCBS Federal Employee Program
• AVMA
• BlueCross/Blue Shield - Certain HMO plans or ICUBA only.
• 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 Netowrk
• OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions
• Pacificare
• Tricare
• United HealthCare / United Behavioral Health - UHC/UBH
• UnitedHealth Military & Veteran's Services.

Other PPO plans are accepted which include "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 admistered by a company other than that which handles your medical insurance. Usually this is indicated on your insurance card. Your Human Resourcese Department can assist you in utilizing your Employee Assistance (EAP) benefits.

Clinical Hours

• Monday - Late afternoon & evening
• Tuesday - Morning & afternoon
• Thursday - Afternoon & evening
• Friday - Morning

Forms for New Clients

After an appointment is made, you can download, print and complete 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 bland and you can discuss it with your therapist.

Consent to Release or Share Information

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 @ (407) 282-0552. A copy should also be provided to the other person if they serve you in a professional capacity.

Release of Information

To contact Bill or set up an appointment please call: (407) 384-3344 or send him an email: Bill@CounselingFL.com.