- 25 years experience
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Focus on relationships
About Brett
Brett Wilcox is a licensed counselor with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship pain, trauma, and substance concerns. He holds the LPC and LCMHC credentials and works from a viewpoint that respects each person's autonomy. Brett uses clear, direct sessions focused on practical change and emotional insight.
He combines structured techniques with mindfulness and motivational conversation to help people notice unhelpful patterns. His background includes extensive work with trauma, interpersonal violence, and substance abuse, and many years running group counseling for teens and adults. He also has experience supporting couples and people facing family problems.
Brett prioritizes helping clients uncover the beliefs and memories that keep difficult feelings and behaviors in place. He guides people to notice those patterns and test new ways of responding. Between sessions he often asks clients to keep certain discoveries in mind so fresh perspectives can develop naturally.
He aims to reduce power differences in the therapy room so clients feel like partners in the process. Brett emphasizes straightforward communication and supports clients in setting their own goals and pace. He honors a range of spiritual and religious experiences and brings that respect into sessions when relevant.
People who have felt stuck after other counseling have at times found progress in relatively few sessions. If his way of working resonates, prospective clients are invited to try a short series of meetings to see whether it feels like a good fit.
How CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing Fit Online
CBT helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors by practicing new skills and testing small changes in daily life. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship patterns. Mindfulness therapy teaches attention to present-moment experience and gentle awareness of thoughts and feelings, which can reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing focuses on a collaborative conversation that helps people clarify their own reasons for change and build motivation without pressure.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brett treats choosing methods as a team effort with the client. He listens to goals, tries approaches, and adjusts based on what feels useful and realistic for the person he is working with.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and making it simpler to schedule sessions around work or caregiving. It can also let people practice new skills in their everyday environment and return to the next session to discuss what worked and what did not.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Alaska, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brett commonly address?
He addresses stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, addictions, depression, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions mix practical methods such as cognitive behavioral ideas with mindfulness and motivational interviewing. The focus is on noticing patterns and trying new responses.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working as a mental health and substance abuse counselor in clinical and group settings.
What credentials and location does he hold?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; 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 schedule according to therapist availability.
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