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Brett Wilcox, LPC, LCMHC
Alaska
LPC and LCMHC - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Motivational interviewing
About Brett
Brett Wilcox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of experience in Alaska. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, addictions, family issues, and coping with life changes. Brett also lists additional focus areas such as attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, domestic violence, substance use, fatherhood concerns, and men's issues.
Brett draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with mindfulness and motivational interviewing in his work. He describes an interest in addressing the deeper emotional constructs that drive unwanted thoughts and behaviors. Sessions often include noticing patterns, testing different responses, and practicing new skills between meetings.
He has a long history in substance abuse counseling and group work for both teens and adults. That background informs his practical approach to addiction and domestic violence related concerns. Brett has also worked directly with people affected by sexual abuse and PTSD.
Clients can expect discussions that focus on what is actually happening in their daily lives. The therapist emphasizes individual agency and treats people as experts in their own experience. Homework or between-session tasks are sometimes suggested to reinforce changes made in sessions.
Brett states that he values helping clients reach resolution within a small number of sessions when possible. He asks prospective clients to use the site matching tools to schedule an initial meeting and see whether the working relationship feels like a fit.
How his approaches translate to online work
Brett uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT sessions often involve setting small, practical experiments to try between meetings and reviewing how those experiments went.He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach attention and breathing practices that calm reactivity and increase awareness of emotions. Motivational Interviewing is used when people are weighing change; it focuses on exploring personal reasons for change and building motivation without pressure.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and daily routines. That choice can be adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Session formats supported by this profile are not specified here, so confirm current online session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Ask about the available formats when you sign up so sessions match your needs and circumstances.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Alaska, Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem issues, addictions, family problems, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice different responses. Sessions focus on concrete skills and small experiments to test new ways of thinking.
What is his professional background?
He has 25 years of experience working in mental health and substance abuse counseling, including group facilitation for teens and adults and work with trauma-related concerns.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Alaska.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial session using the site tools.
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