Brett Wilcox

Brett Wilcox is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience in mental health and substance use work. He practices in Alaska and brings a practical, down-to-earth style to sessions. Brett focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship problems, and addiction concerns.

He emphasizes finding the deep reasons behind difficult feelings and behaviors rather than only treating symptoms. Brett uses approaches that include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try new responses. He also draws on longer-term experience leading group programs related to substance use and domestic violence.

Brett aims to empower people to make changes that fit their life and values. He treats each person as the expert on their own experience and works to reduce the power differences that sometimes happen in counseling. Between sessions he may suggest simple tasks to keep insights active and help changes stick.

His work has included support for trauma and abuse, self-esteem and attachment issues, family and fatherhood concerns, and problems related to control, jealousy, or codependency. He also addresses addictions and relapse-related issues and helps people clarify life purpose and next steps.

People interested in starting can expect a collaborative tone and clear discussion about goals and options. Brett welcomes a short trial of a few sessions so someone can decide whether the fit feels right for them.

How Brett’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. It is useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that can reduce reactivity and help people notice feelings before acting on them. It often helps with anger, anxiety, and coping with life changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Brett aims to work together with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means talking about what feels doable, trying ideas in session, and adjusting over time to find what works best.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the exact formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow use of practices like guided mindfulness between appointments. Licensed professionals can still use CBT exercises and motivational interviewing techniques effectively through distance work, and Brett will discuss which methods suit daily routines and goals.