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Brett Wilcox

Brett Wilcox

LPC, LCMHC

Alaska

Compassionate counselor focused on practical change

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At a glance

Credentials
LPC, LCMHC
License
LPC, Alaska / PCOP332; LCMHC, Utah / 335174-6004
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Alaska

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    • Motivational approach
    • Practical skills
    • Alaska based

    About Brett

    Brett Wilcox is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, addiction, depression, and relationship struggles. He practices from Alaska and uses Motivational Interviewing alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to support change. Brett emphasizes client choice and aims to work together on goals that matter to each person.

    Brett’s approach is practical and straightforward. He treats common concerns like anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, trauma and abuse, and problems tied to family and relationships. He also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, caregiver stress, codependency, and substance use. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on building motivation for change.

    Over his career Brett has led group work on substance abuse, domestic violence, and related topics, and has worked with people who have experienced sexual abuse and PTSD. He has supported individuals dealing with life purpose, fatherhood concerns, jealousy, and guilt. His background includes many years of direct counseling and group facilitation.

    In sessions Brett treats clients as partners. He encourages people to name their goals and to use practical skills from cognitive behavioral work and mindfulness to reduce symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is used to help people find the reasons they want to change and to increase commitment to those changes.

    People who prefer an active, collaborative counselor tend to do well with his style. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options. To begin, use the site Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  2. How Motivational Interviewing, CBT, and Mindfulness work online

    Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify why they want to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to build personal reasons for change and strengthen commitment, which can be useful for addiction, habits, and motivation issues.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments. It teaches practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship patterns.

    Mindfulness Therapy trains awareness of thoughts and bodily signals without immediate reactivity. It supports emotion regulation and stress reduction and pairs well with both motivational work and CBT.

    Choosing the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative effort that can shift over time as needs change.

    Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can use these approaches effectively in remote sessions, helping clients practice new skills between meetings and maintain momentum toward their goals.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem

    Also works with

    AddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGuilt and shameJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersNarcissismPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stress

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

    Experience

    25+ years

    Listed in

    Alaska, Utah

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does he help with?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, addictions, family problems, and coping with life changes.

    How would you describe his therapy style?

    He uses a collaborative, practical style that emphasizes client choice. Sessions often include goal-setting, motivational work, and exercises to try between meetings.

    What is his professional background?

    He has 25 years of experience as a mental health and substance abuse counselor, including group work on substance issues and domestic violence.

    What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

    He holds LPC and LCMHC credentials and practices in Alaska.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the country work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are fees and payments handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with him?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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