Brent LoCaste-Wilken, LCSW-S

Meet Brent

I believe therapy is ultimately about freedom—freedom from being defined by your history, controlled by your fears, or trapped by the internal struggles that keep you from living the life you want. My goal is to help people develop the freedom, flexibility, confidence, and skills to move toward what matters most to them.

I received my undergraduate degree in Sociology from Baylor University and my Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston. I have also completed postgraduate studies in theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary and Dallas Theological Seminary. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a certified supervisor and supervisor trainer in Texas. I am also an adjunct professor at UH GSSW.

Throughout my career, I have worked with children, adolescents, and adults facing a wide range of challenges. My current focus is adolescents and adults, with particular expertise in anxiety, grief, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and men’s issues. I use a variety of evidence-based approaches, including EMDR, ERP, ACT, CBT, Grief Recovery, and brief psychotherapies. I also have special training in working with Medical Professionals, Pilots, and Farmers.

As a Christian, my faith is central to how I understand both life and my work as a counselor. I believe my abilities are gifts from God and part of my calling to help those who are hurting. When clients desire it, I integrate biblical principles into therapy, emphasizing values, committed action, hope, and the freedom to live beyond the limitations of our past.

I believe freedom doesn’t mean that our history disappears or that difficult emotions never return. It means they no longer have to control us. We can acknowledge our past without being imprisoned by it, face our fears without being ruled by them, and learn to live according to what matters most.

Outside of the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife of 39 years, our daughter, three grandchildren, and our two dogs. I also enjoy riding my motorcycle, spending time with friends, cooking, and reading a good book.

It is my privilege to walk alongside those God leads to my office and help them discover greater freedom, hope, and purpose.