I am licensed in Mississippi with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Prior to becoming a professional counselor, I spent 25 years working as a paramedic and clinical educator. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. I am here to support you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Avoidant personality, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Somatization, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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I have attempted therapy multiple times in the past and had little to no results. In a very short time receiving treatment from Bret, my mindset has completely shifted and continues to improve. I have more self-control, self-confidence and internal coping mechanisms. When I started therapy, I wasn’t sure I could overcome the issues that had plagued me for decades. Just a short time later, I absolutely know I can, and I will overcome those things.
Written on Dec 17, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Excellent therapist with a professional history that enables him to see the whole picture, especially where trauma is involved. He uses that knowledge to direct therapy sessions according to my needs.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Very helpful.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bret is knowledgeable and patient. He is easy to talk to and makes me feel comfortable.
Written on Nov 20, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and compassion fatigue
I can see myself socializing with him in public and STILL pay to have sessions with him through Better Help! He has a very unique style of identifying issues and coming up with solutions in a logical way that makes sense to ME.
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
In a short time, Bret has offered good insight and I look forward to continue working with him.
Written on Oct 31, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
Very helpful and understanding
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Bret has offered great insight and helped me understand and process this point in my life. I feel good about the progress I’ve made and recommend him to others.
Written on Sep 09, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I can’t imagine being paired with a better therapist for me. As a healthcare worker, I have a lot in common with Bret and his history in healthcare. He understands the stressors in my life and helps me find ways to handle the hard times. I couldn’t recommend him enough! Thanks Bret!
Written on Aug 15, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
The best!
Written on Aug 01, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Bret is really focused on listening to me. He has given me some helpful tools to control my thoughts
Written on Jul 21, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Awesome
Written on Jul 19, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Bret is my favorite therapist I’ve ever spoken with and for the first time feel really seen and heard. He listens and doesn’t judge even when it’s really hard to talk about. I highly would recommend him to anyone!
Written on Jun 10, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Bret is a great therapist to talk to. He doesn’t rush through the session he’s not judgmental. I personally like the questions he asks, for me it allows me to open more without being overwhelmed. I would definitely recommend him to anyone. He’s great at what he does and I like how he check in on me. Awesome guy!!
Written on Jun 03, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Bret is amazing. He listens and understands me. He’s considerate and has lots of useful advice. He is encouraging and pushes me to be better.
Written on May 31, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Bret helped me understand why my mind was in such a dark place, and truly taught me how to respect myself, set proper boundaries, and not let someone walk over them. I would recommend Bret to anyone who is feeling less of themselves. He showed me that I mattered and so do my feelings. Thank you Bret!
Written on May 27, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Bret is awesome! Our sessions are always on point, and he definitely gives me a great perspective of daily life decisions. I look forward to going to every single session with Bret. Hands down the best in the industry.
Written on May 08, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I appreciate Bret’s ability to actively listen to my concerns. I have only been in therapy with him for 3 weeks now. I finally can say I feel heard and he helps me to process what I need to. He is not afraid to ask me those hard questions in order to assist me with maneuvering tough situations.
Written on Apr 30, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Bret has been very helpful in getting to know me, my problems, and different angles to look at the things I’ve thought for a long time on. I feel much more receptive to feedback and talking about my problems with him. He’s very friendly and a respectable presence during our sessions so I take what he says to heart.
Written on Apr 14, 2024 after therapy with Bret for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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