Dr. David Wilcox, LMHC

Dr. David Wilcox has practiced professional counseling since 1991. He is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with three decades of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and parenting challenges.

He often sees the ripple effects of trauma and talks with individuals about how their experiences affect daily life. He also helps loved ones understand those dynamics so everyone involved can respond more clearly. When substance misuse has become a way to cope, he addresses that pattern alongside the underlying thoughts and feelings.

His work uses straightforward, problem-focused methods. He draws on cognitive behavioral approaches to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses elements from solution-focused work to set clear, short-term goals that feel doable.

Dr. Wilcox believes people are shaped by biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors. Therapy looks at the mix of those areas and focuses on what matters most right now. Sessions tend to be practical and oriented toward small, steady changes.

People choose him when they want an experienced clinician who keeps conversations direct and goal-oriented. He aims to help individuals build coping skills, improve communication, and reduce day-to-day distress.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with intrusive thoughts.

Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and reducing impulsive actions. It can help when emotional regulation and relationship patterns cause repeated problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration can include trying an approach and adjusting it based on what helps most.

If you are considering online options, confirm the specific session formats before booking since current formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for quick check-ins between in-person appointments. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT skills to remote sessions so people can practice tools during everyday life and bring questions back to therapy.