- Years in practice
- 29
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Anger management
About Brett
Brett Gold is a licensed mental health counselor with 29 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, anger, and low self-esteem. He focuses on practical steps that can reduce overwhelm and build confidence. Brett approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
He aims to make the first step feel manageable for someone who is worried or unsure. Clients can expect a straightforward, tailored process. Brett listens first, then creates a plan that fits a person's life and goals.
Background and approach
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adjusts the pace to what feels right. Conversations are focused on what is useful now and on building skills for the future. Brett works with issues that often come together, such as addiction, relationship and intimacy struggles, eating or sleeping problems, and coping with major life changes.
He also supports people dealing with abandonment, communication and control concerns, and chronic pain or illness. The goal is to address immediate concerns while strengthening long-term coping. Sessions move between exploring patterns and learning practical tools.
Brett helps people try new behaviors step by step, and reviews what works. He emphasizes clear communication and concrete strategies that people can practice between sessions. Based in Washington, Brett combines long experience with a calm, matter-of-fact style.
He encourages questions and keeps the focus on achievable change. If parenting stress or family-related challenges are part of the picture, he will help identify realistic next steps.
What Brett works with
Everything Brett lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brett helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions work
Many of Brett's methods draw on straightforward, evidence-based techniques that focus on coping skills and behavior change. One common approach teaches practical skills for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing and grounding exercises, step-by-step exposure to feared situations, and breaking problems into smaller tasks. These methods help when worry, panic, or avoidance interfere with daily life.Another approach emphasizes building stronger communication and problem-solving skills for relationship, intimacy, and family-related concerns. This involves identifying patterns that cause conflict, practicing new ways to speak about needs, and rehearsing small changes that improve interaction over time.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Brett will talk with the client about their goals and preferences, try techniques, and adjust the plan if something is not helping. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels doable.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat works for shorter check-ins, and text messaging supports ongoing reflections between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity across weeks.
Questions people ask about Brett
What kinds of concerns can Brett address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, bipolar, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He listens first and then creates a practical plan. Sessions emphasize clear communication, concrete skills, and steady progress.
What is his professional background?
He has 29 years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LMHC credential and practices in Washington as a Washington LMHC.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.
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