Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Brett McGillivray, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 23132
- NPI
- 1669512737
- Experience
- 18 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Brett supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- LGBT concerns
- Depression support
About Brett
Brett McGillivray is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 18 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem concerns, relationship difficulties, and LGBT issues. He also helps with workplace problems, communication issues, and questions about sexuality or life purpose.
Brett draws on practical conversation and goal-focused plans. He adjusts how he talks and what he focuses on to fit each person's situation. Sessions are straightforward and aimed at clear next steps rather than long theory talks.
He has long-term personal experience with sobriety and can support people who want to address addiction or substance use concerns. That experience informs how he talks about motivation, relapse prevention, and building routines that support recovery.
Brett centers respect and sensitivity in sessions. He listens for what is getting in the way of daily functioning and helps people work through guilt, shame, and motivation problems. Expect direct discussion about behaviors, feelings, and small changes to test between meetings.
People who want help with relationship communication, workplace stress, or low mood will find practical tools and a steady approach. To start, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule an initial session where goals and a simple plan are set.
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How Brett Uses Evidence-Based Techniques Online
Many of Brett's methods focus on practical, evidence-based techniques that target symptoms and daily habits. Cognitive approaches involve noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing them, and practicing alternative thought patterns to reduce anxiety and low mood. Behavioral strategies focus on small, achievable actions like routine building, activity scheduling, and gradual exposure to reduce avoidance and lift mood.Working together is collaborative. Brett helps clients identify which techniques match their goals and adjusts approaches over time based on what is helpful. Sessions begin by setting clear goals and testing small changes between meetings so progress can be reviewed and revised.
Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins during a workday. It can also let people choose sessions that focus on talking, homework planning, or accountability without needing long in-person visits. Licensed professionals will discuss which way of working fits a client's routine and goals.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and LGBT-related issues. He also addresses workplace problems, communication struggles, guilt and shame, sexuality, and life purpose.
What is his therapy style like?
He uses practical, goal-focused conversation and creates clear next steps after sessions. The approach emphasizes straightforward discussion about behaviors, feelings, and small experiments to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That background includes supporting people with mood disorders and recovery from substance use.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California. His listed location is California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What does getting started involve?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers