Brett Wilcox, LPC, LCMHC

Brett Wilcox is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) with 25 years of clinical experience in Alaska. He focuses on practical, evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. His manner is straightforward and grounded, aimed at helping people make small changes that add up. Brett has long experience supporting people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, anger, and self-esteem problems. He also addresses family concerns, caregiver stress, and the emotional fallout of life transitions. Sessions often include clear techniques for coping and moving forward. Over his career he has worked in both individual and group settings, including substance abuse and domestic violence groups. He brings 25 years of practice to each conversation and adapts methods to the person in front of him. Practical tools are paired with a focus on understanding patterns that keep problems going. He uses mindfulness-based strategies to help people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. Motivational Interviewing is part of his work when people want help making changes in substance use or other habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a regular feature of his approach for addressing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Brett describes clients as the experts in their own lives and works to reduce power imbalances in the room. He offers a collaborative environment where people set goals and test out new ways of coping. For those unsure about next steps he recommends a short series of sessions to see if the approach fits.

How CBT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing work online

CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In practice this means noticing a thought, checking whether it fits the facts, and trying a new behavior to see if things change. This is often useful for anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention skills so people can observe feelings and urges without immediately reacting. It helps reduce reactivity and supports steadying emotions during stressful moments. Motivational Interviewing is a short-term approach that helps people clarify their reasons for change and build motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing risky behaviors.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to goals and priorities, try methods that match those needs, and adjust the plan together as progress unfolds. Clients and therapist work as a team to find what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls allow for a face-to-face conversation and practicing skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is a concern. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking moods, or keeping momentum between longer sessions. These options can fit work schedules, caregiving duties, or travel, making it easier to stick with the plan.