Bret Wixom , LCSW

Bret Wixom is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) licensed to practice in Utah and Idaho with 20 years of professional experience. He focuses on working with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger management, and depression, drawing on practical methods to help clients move toward more satisfying lives.

Bret integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), client-centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into his work, matching techniques to each person’s needs and strengths. He emphasizes that individuals are the experts on their own stories and brings a collaborative stance aimed at building on existing resources to address life’s challenges.

Taking the first step toward change requires courage, and Bret positions himself as a supportive guide through that process. He practices in Idaho, conducts his work in English, and is not currently accepting new clients.

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