Bret Wixom
Calm-focused clinician guiding practical change
LCSW Idaho
- Experience
- 20 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Bret
Bret Wixom is an LCSW with two decades of clinical experience working in Utah and Idaho. He focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, anger, and depression by building on each person’s strengths and life experience.
Background and approach
He approaches therapy with a respectful, collaborative stance that centers the client’s perspective and priorities. Bret draws from practical, evidence-informed methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work to tailor sessions to the individual.
He frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, offering guidance while helping clients identify meaningful values and realistic steps toward change. Those considering counseling can expect a steady, supportive presence and an emphasis on skills that translate into everyday life.
Online Therapy with CBT and Acceptance-Based Tools
Clients will find clear explanations of two complementary approaches Bret uses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and patterns and practicing new skills to shift emotions and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, stress, and depression. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy encourages noticing difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them while clarifying personal values to guide meaningful action.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Bret works with clients to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time so therapy remains practical and relevant to real-life challenges.
Online sessions are available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions, helping clients integrate therapeutic work into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Licensed
Idaho, Utah
Languages
English