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Dr. David Wilcox

Dr. David Wilcox, LMHC

Therapist in Florida

Trauma-aware counselor with decades of experience

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Credentials

Florida

Languages

English

  • 34 years experience
  • FL LMHC
  • Trauma and abuse

About David

Dr. David Wilcox is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 34 years of clinical experience. He emphasizes clear, practical help for people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, depression, and trauma and abuse. He writes and speaks plainly so readers can decide if his approach fits their needs.

He has spent much of his career focused on trauma, working with individuals who have experienced it and with their loved ones so everyone can better understand trauma dynamics. He also supports people whose substance use has developed as a way to cope with intrusive thoughts and feelings. His background includes long-term work across many adult concerns, including grief, caregiver strain, and problems rooted in family history.

Dr. Wilcox uses cognitive-behavioral methods to help people change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also draws on solution-focused techniques to set goals and build practical steps forward. Elements of the Stage of Change model help when people are weighing or making life changes.

He thinks about people in four areas - biological, psychological, social, and spiritual - and aims to address whichever area matters most in the moment. Sessions are straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on understanding what is happening and trying useful steps between meetings.

Dr. Wilcox works in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are asked to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Wilcox commonly uses cognitive-behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. Cognitive-behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-focused therapy concentrates on setting clear goals and building small, practical steps so progress can be seen between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals, and preferences and then recommend which methods to try. Clients and the therapist can adjust the plan as they learn what helps most.

The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to keep regular appointments around work or caregiving responsibilities. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and solution-focused work to remote sessions so the same practical tools are used whether meetings are in person or online.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, parenting challenges, depression, and trauma and abuse, plus related issues such as substance misuse and caregiver stress.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Sessions are plainspoken and goal-focused, using practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors and to set small, achievable steps between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has practiced professional counseling since 1991, giving him 34 years of experience working with trauma and many adult concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

He holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida as a FL LMHC.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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