Bret McCoy

Bret McCoy is a Wyoming-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with six years of professional experience. He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, and people coping with life changes. Bret focuses on practical steps people can take when they feel stuck or unsure what comes next.

He prefers direct, conversational sessions where clients can talk through immediate problems. Bret listens for patterns in relationships, communication, and coping that keep problems repeating. He helps people try new ways of responding and practice those skills between sessions.

Sessions often include straightforward problem-solving and attention to how past attachments affect present behavior. Bret also addresses concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care experiences, and attachment issues when those topics are relevant. He is experienced with matters related to body image, codependency, commitment or control issues, and separation or divorce.

People also bring niche concerns such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture; Bret approaches these topics without judgment and focuses on safety, consent, and clear communication. He has worked with blended family tensions, family problems, and the stress that follows natural or human-caused disasters.

Conversations are shaped by the client’s goals and by what is useful in day-to-day life. Bret uses his clinical experience to help people test small changes, see how they land, and adjust the plan as needed. He practices in English and works with adults in Wyoming.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Many evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful patterns and building practical skills. One common approach works on identifying thought and behavior patterns that increase stress and anxiety, and then testing small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful for worry, depression, and feeling stuck in daily routines.

Another approach attends to attachment and relationship patterns. It looks at how early relationships shape communication and trust now, and then practices clearer communication and boundary-setting. This is helpful for relationship concerns, codependency, and commitment issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That means trying things, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people maintain continuity of care when schedules or locations change, while still focusing on concrete steps and communication skills.