Therapist profile
Brian Wicks, LMFT
Minnesota
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Minnesota / 3970
- NPI1730710815
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMinnesota
About
- Anger management basics
- Relationship patterns
- Cultural context
About Brian
Brian Wicks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Minnesota with 10 years of experience. He helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD. He works with individuals, couples, and families to identify patterns that keep them stuck and to find different ways forward.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process. He encourages clients to notice the perspectives and habits that feed repeated negative cycles. Sessions focus on practical shifts in thinking and behavior that can reduce reactivity and improve relationships.
As an African American male and a person of color, he pays attention to how race, culture, and ethnicity shape experience. He says this matters when people have felt misunderstood by mental health care in the past. He aims to engage each person’s story and to build trust in the process of therapy.
Brian frames clients as authors of their own stories who can change those stories over time. He emphasizes concrete steps rather than one-size-fits-all answers. Together with clients he maps out small changes that add up to lasting differences in how people cope and relate.
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on helping people develop new perspectives and healthier habits. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and can start by completing the platform questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.
How sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online work
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing thinking and behavior. One common approach he draws on helps people recognize unhelpful patterns and replace them with alternative ways of responding. This approach is useful for anger, relationship conflict, and day-to-day stress.Another approach emphasizes practical skills practice between sessions. Clients learn strategies to reduce reactivity, manage strong emotions, and try new communication habits. These exercises are meant to be used in real situations so progress shows up in daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. He works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences. That means adjusting the pace, trying different techniques, and checking what helps most as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can support steady practice of skills in everyday settings and helps integrate small changes into routines.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on identifying patterns and perspectives that keep people stuck, then testing practical changes to behavior and thinking.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 10 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Minnesota and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; confirm any regional restrictions before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.