About Brian
Brian Wicks welcomes people who feel stuck by stress, relationship strain, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. He introduces straightforward ways to notice patterns that keep problems repeating. He keeps language simple and focuses on practical steps that help people move forward.
Brian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT, with ten years of clinical experience. He draws on that background to help people name unhelpful cycles and try different responses.
How Brian works
Sessions aim to give clients tools they can use between meetings and chances to test new approaches safely. He pays close attention to culture and identity in therapy. As an African American man, Brian says cultural context can change how people interpret events.
He aims to understand each person’s story rather than apply one-size-fits-all solutions. Brian emphasizes collaboration. He asks questions, listens, and then works with clients to set small goals.
The emphasis is on steady, achievable change rather than quick fixes. People often bring concerns such as parenting, addictions, ADHD, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, or depression. Brian describes therapy as a space to rethink familiar narratives and practice new ways of coping.
He offers direct, empathetic guidance and practical techniques. The approach is adaptive, shaped by the individual’s needs and the realities they face. Brian’s aim is to help people build a more manageable, meaningful daily life.
What Brian works with
The areas below are the ones Brian selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
Also listed
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Grief
- LGBT
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Practical approaches for online care
Brian uses evidence-based techniques that help people change unhelpful patterns and manage symptoms. One common approach focuses on identifying recurring thoughts and behaviors, then testing small changes to see what works in daily life. This helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life transitions.Another approach emphasizes relational patterns and communication. It helps people understand how interactions keep problems going and teaches clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries. That kind of work is useful for relationship or family stress and for improving everyday interactions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brian will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their style, and adjust based on what proves helpful. The work evolves as progress and priorities change.
Online therapy offers flexibility. Video calls let people connect face to face when more depth is needed. Phone sessions require less bandwidth and can work well for a quick check-in. Live chat or text-based messaging supports ongoing check-ins, shorter reflections, and scheduling ease. Together these options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to use the method that best suits practical needs.
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