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Dr. David Wilcox, LMHC

Experienced Florida LMHC specializing in trauma
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Family-inclusive work
  • Substance misuse support

About Dr. David Wilcox

Dr. David Wilcox has practiced professional counseling since 1991 and brings decades of experience to clients in Florida. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC - and has spent much of his career working with trauma in both clinical and subclinical forms. His work extends beyond individual therapy to include partners and family members so that loved ones understand the dynamics that follow traumatic experiences.

Many clients Dr. Wilcox has seen turn to substances as a way to manage intrusive thoughts and intense feelings; he incorporates substance misuse support into trauma-focused care when that pattern is present. His counseling draws on several frameworks, including cognitive-behavioral methods that identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior, the transtheoretical Stage of Change model that meets clients where they are in readiness for change, solution-focused strategies that emphasize practical steps, and humanistic-existential perspectives that explore meaning and personal values.

Dr. Wilcox views wellbeing as made up of four interrelated domains - biological, psychological, social, and spiritual - and aims to address those areas as needed across the course of therapy rather than all at once.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic Approach

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. David Wilcox have?

Dr. David Wilcox has 34 years of professional counseling experience.

Is Dr. David Wilcox a licensed therapist?

Yes. He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). License details: FL LMHC MH9617.

In which languages does Dr. David Wilcox provide therapy?

Dr. David Wilcox provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. David Wilcox located?

Dr. David Wilcox is located in Florida.

How can I work with Dr. David Wilcox as my therapist?

You can work with Dr. David Wilcox through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. David Wilcox work with international clients?

Dr. David Wilcox does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. David Wilcox cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Approaches and Online Care with Dr. Wilcox

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and change patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related symptoms. It focuses on practical skills and concrete strategies to reduce distress and improve daily functioning.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, relationship difficulties, and impulsive behaviors.

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented style that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen their own motivation for change. It is often paired with other approaches when addressing substance misuse, lifestyle shifts, or readiness to take therapeutic steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Wilcox works collaboratively with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals and then tailors methods accordingly so the work feels practical and aligned with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow clients to fit therapy into busy or constrained schedules and to access licensed professionals from their own locations. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to practice skills between sessions.

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