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- Pattern-focused
- Culturally aware
- Narrative-based
About Brian
LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) with ten years of clinical experience, Brian Wicks helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem concerns, depression, and ADHD. He works with individuals and couples and emphasizes shifting perspectives to produce real change. Sessions focus on identifying recurring patterns and practical steps for moving forward.
Brian frames clients as the authors of their own stories and supports them in rewriting those narratives. He listens for both conscious and unconscious patterns that keep people stuck. Work in sessions often involves talking through how beliefs and behaviors link to current problems and testing new ways of responding.
As an African American male, Brian says cultural context matters in therapy. He aims to understand how race, ethnicity, and culture shape meaning and experience for each person he meets. That perspective informs how he talks about identity, discrimination, and culturally shaped expectations.
His approach centers on practical change rather than one-size-fits-all fixes. Brian prefers to explore several options with clients and find what fits their life and goals. He describes therapy as collaborative work that looks at what’s keeping problems in place and what small changes can shift those patterns.
People who value direct conversation about patterns, culture, and concrete next steps may find his style useful. Brian draws on a decade of practice in Minnesota to support people working through transitions and persistent life challenges.
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Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online
Brian describes his work as focused on changing patterns and reshaping personal narratives. Narrative approaches involve mapping the story someone tells about themselves and testing alternative ways to think and act. This can help with depression, self-esteem, and relationship problems by making unhelpful assumptions more visible and negotiable.He also uses pattern-focused clinical work that looks for repeating behaviors and emotional responses. That style breaks problems into observable steps and experiments, which can make progress measurable and practical for issues like anxiety, anger, and ADHD-related routines.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, try an approach, and adjust as needed. That means methods can change if a client finds a different style works better for their life and needs.
Practical benefits of remote sessions depend on the formats offered. Because specific formats are not listed here, confirm current session options before booking. In general, online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when helpful, and reduce travel time. These practical features can help maintain consistency while exploring the therapeutic work described above.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Minnesota
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, depression, and ADHD.
What is his therapeutic style?
He emphasizes identifying repeating patterns and changing perspectives. Sessions focus on practical steps and collaborative problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is an LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) practicing in Minnesota.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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