- Years in practice
- 34
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
About David
Dr. David Wilcox is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with 34 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression.
He speaks plainly and aims to make therapy a practical part of daily life. He has worked extensively with trauma, including the effects that traumatic events can have on close relationships. That work sometimes intersects with substance misuse when people use alcohol or drugs to blunt difficult memories or feelings.
Background and approach
He helps people untangle those patterns and find clearer choices. His approach draws from several recognized methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques are applied when emotion regulation and coping skills are priorities. He also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy for goal-oriented work. Dr.
Wilcox sees therapy as taking account of the whole person - body, mind, social life, and beliefs - and he tailors sessions to what a person needs most in the moment. Sessions tend to be straightforward and practical, with concrete tools to try between meetings.
People who want direct, experience-based guidance about parenting stress, relationship problems, or trauma-related struggles may find his style useful. He practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
What David works with
Everything David lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else David helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches David lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches for online parenting and trauma work
Dr. Wilcox commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing patterns of behavior, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. DBT offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better communication when relationships feel strained.He also draws on Motivational Interviewing when people are weighing change, like reducing substance use or trying new parenting strategies. That approach centers on listening and helping you find your own reasons to change. Deciding which approach or mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and adapt methods as needs evolve.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to give flexible options. Video calls let you work face-to-face when depth and interaction are helpful. Phone sessions can be a good fit when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text messaging support quick questions, ongoing accountability, or brief coaching between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about David
What kinds of concerns does Dr. Wilcox address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focuses include caregiving stress, substance misuse, attachment and family-of-origin concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses clear, practical methods that emphasize skills and steps you can try between sessions. Conversations are focused on problem solving and developing coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
He has practiced professional counseling since 1991 and brings 34 years of experience working especially with trauma and its effects on relationships.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect for therapy.
How does the subscription 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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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