- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleep and eating
About Brett
Brett Gold is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 29 years of professional experience. He works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleeping and eating difficulties, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and life changes.
He takes a straightforward, respectful approach in sessions. Conversations are practical and focused on the problems you bring. Brett adapts how he talks and plans work together based on what each person needs in the moment.
In practice he uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address emotional pain and behavioral patterns. Sessions often involve learning new ways to handle strong feelings, improving communication, and building routines that support better sleep, mood, and relationships. He also helps people work through issues around abandonment, codependency, commitment and communication problems.
Brett has worked with people facing addiction, domestic violence fallout, divorce and separation, chronic illness, and overlapping mental health concerns. He pays attention to how life events and health problems affect mood, motivation, and daily functioning. His goal is to help people manage symptoms and make clearer choices about next steps.
People can expect direct conversation, goal-setting, and practical strategies to try between sessions. Brett offers sessions in English and practices in Washington. To start, clients follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first appointment.
How Brett applies therapeutic techniques online
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques focus on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and on processing difficult experiences. Cognitive-style approaches examine patterns of thinking and teach skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and decision-making under stress. These methods help with everyday problems like worry about work or school and feeling stuck after life changes.Trauma-focused work involves slowing down strong memories and feelings, naming what happened, and learning ways to reduce the intensity of distress. This can be useful for people coping with past abuse or ongoing trauma reactions that interfere with sleep, relationships, or daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client try methods and agree on what to keep using based on how well the work meets the client's goals and preferences. Goals and techniques can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Phone or video sessions may be chosen for quieter conversation, lower data needs, or when being on camera is not wanted.
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Experience
29+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is his style in sessions?
Sessions are practical and conversational. He focuses on clear goals, direct discussion, and techniques you can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 29 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Washington and practices in that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Use the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.