Owner, Brett Monzel Counseling
Brett is described as grounded, thoughtful, and easy to talk to. He is someone who listens well, stays calm in difficult moments, and genuinely wants to understand people rather than judge them. Brett’s friends would also be quick to mention that he has a sense of humor and doesn't take himself too seriously.
Family is at the center of Brett's life and grounds him in what matters most. Beyond that, he's someone who genuinely enjoys learning, working on himself, and taking on new challenges. He values growing personally, understanding people more deeply, and finding creative ways to help clients move forward. He's motivated by a real sense of gratitude for life and for the opportunity to keep growing alongside the people he works with.
Brett's ideal client doesn't need to have everything figured out, but has a willingness to be honest, curious, and open to growth. He works best with people who want more than quick fixes and are interested in understanding themselves more deeply. That said, he knows therapy can be hard, and he doesn't expect clients to show up perfectly motivated or self-aware all the time. What matters most is a genuine desire for change, wellbeing, or a more engaged way of living.
His work draws from several approaches rather than following a single model, including CBT, DBT, mindfulness-based approaches, and somatic work. He's found that lasting change usually involves more than just thinking differently, but also it means learning to relate differently to emotions, the body, and relationships. He helps clients build awareness, self-understanding, and practical tools they can actually use in daily life. He values approaches that are evidence-based but flexible enough to honor the full complexity of being human, and he takes a genuinely collaborative approach to working with each person he sees.
Reach out to Brett at https://brettmonzelcounseling.com/