Dr. David Wilcox

Dr. David Wilcox is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 34 years of practice. He has focused much of his work on trauma and related concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship problems. He also helps people dealing with parenting strain and the effects of substance misuse when it has become a coping response.

He uses straightforward, problem-focused methods in sessions. Cognitive-behavioral ideas are common in his work and he also uses solution-focused strategies and stages-of-change thinking from motivational interviewing. He views a person’s life as built from biological, psychological, social, and spiritual pieces, and will address the piece most relevant to the problem at hand.

When trauma is part of the picture he explains how trauma reactions affect close relationships and communication. He has experience talking through substance misuse alongside intrusive thoughts and feelings. For people facing separation, infidelity, caregiver stress, or end-of-life issues, he concentrates on practical steps that reduce immediate strain.

Sessions tend to center on clear goals, short-term skills, and pacing that fits each person’s needs. He will work with you to set achievable steps and to track progress over time. The focus is on improving daily functioning, relationships, and coping with painful memories or ongoing stressors.

Dr. Wilcox practices in Florida and sees people in English. If you want to try a first session, follow the site steps to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule an appointment.

How his approaches translate to online work

Dr. Wilcox commonly draws on cognitive-behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in his practice. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaching practical skills to change them. Motivational interviewing is a conversational method that helps clarify readiness for change and build commitment to specific steps.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods may fit best. That choice can be adjusted as sessions progress so the plan stays practical and relevant.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when you need them, and reduce travel time. Therapists can teach coping skills, run behavioral experiments, and set concrete homework that you can use between appointments, all in a format that aims to match your life and schedule.