- Years in practice
- 10
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Minnesota
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Family conflicts
About Brian
Brian Wicks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with a decade of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, parenting struggles, grief, addiction, anger, low self-esteem, depression, trauma, and ADHD. He writes in simple terms and centers sessions on practical change rather than long lectures.
He emphasizes that people can rewrite their own stories. In sessions he helps clients notice repeating patterns and the viewpoints that keep those patterns going.
Background and approach
Conversations are aimed at creating small, doable shifts that add up over time. Brian draws on his identity as an African American man to better understand how race and culture shape everyday experiences. That perspective informs how he listens, asks questions, and offers feedback.
He aims to create a space where people of color feel seen and understood in the therapy room. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. He avoids one-size-fits-all solutions and instead partners with clients to test ideas that fit their life.
The goal is practical improvement that people can use between sessions. Brian has worked for more than 10 years in Minnesota settings and has experience with many types of client concerns. He offers help through several online formats so people can choose what fits their schedule and communication style.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brian helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- ADHD
Approaches that guide online work and practical care
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building skills. One approach emphasizes identifying recurring behaviors and thoughts that keep difficulties alive, then testing small changes to break the cycle. This helps with anxiety, depression, anger, and relationship patterns. Another approach centers on strengthening problem-solving and coping skills for life transitions, parenting stress, and addiction recovery by practicing new responses and routines in everyday situations.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or has not helped before. Together they decide what to try and adjust the plan based on what works in real life.
Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible access. Video works well for deeper conversations and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging allow for brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing connection between longer sessions. This range of formats helps people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
Questions people ask about Brian
What issues does Brian often address?
He works with people coping with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on noticing patterns that keep problems going. Sessions aim for practical, testable changes rather than theory-heavy talks.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist working with many adults and concerns in clinical settings.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in Minnesota and holds the LMFT credential, listed as MN LMFT for his license.
Which languages are supported and can he work with clients abroad?
Sessions are offered in English and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does cost and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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