Brent LoCaste-Wilken, LCSW(He/Him/His)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
Florida•Arizona•Texas•Washington
ADHD- Anxiety - Loss, grief, and bereavement-Mood disorders-Medical professionals' mental health-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-
Brent LoCaste-Wilken
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Professional statement
Brent is a clinical social worker who specializes in helping adults who are looking for direction, stability, and greater purpose in their lives. Many of his clients are dealing with issues like anxiety, depression, challenges related to ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, spiritual concerns, or significant life changes. Clients value Brent’s steady approach, clear advice, and his skillful combination of practical techniques with genuine empathy.
His therapy style is warm, focused on actions, and rooted in methods that work. Instead of focusing only on the past, Brent supports clients in defining the kind of life they want, and identifying internal obstacles—like self-doubt, unhelpful beliefs, or emotional patterns—that may be holding them back. With decades of experience and training, Brent shares proven strategies that help clients make real progress toward more fulfilling lives. When it’s important to clients, he also incorporates their spiritual values into the process.
With over 35 years of professional work in private practice, public agencies, and corporations, Brent offers a seasoned and comprehensive perspective to every session. He stays up-to-date with research on behavior change, supervises other therapists, and continuously improves his toolkit to support lasting positive change.
Brent welcomes anyone ready to move forward with healing, personal growth, and deeper meaning. He provides in-person sessions in his West Houston office as well as remote therapy options for clients from Texas, Florida, and Arizona.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 36 years
BLW Therapy @ Greater Houston Psychiatric Associates, Owner/Therapist, 2019 - Present
Texas Children's Hospital, EAP Director, 2004 - 2019
University of Houston, Adjunct Professor, 2011 - 2019
Memorial Hermann, Director of Psych Services, 1999 - 2004
MHMRA, Clinical Director, 1995 - 1999
Grief Recovery, Certificate, 2008
EMDR, Certificate, 2006
University of Houston, MSW, 1990
Baylor University, BA, 1985
Licensure
Texas: 18248 - Florida: TPSW2003 - Arizona: LCSW-23421 - Washington: SWI.LW.61339392Languages
EnglishSpecialties
ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance
Mood disorders - Clinical depression, persistent depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders that cause disturbances in the client's mood, causing mood swings, restless sleep, and/or elevated mood
Medical professionals' mental health - Support navigating work-related expectations and stress; addressing issues of burnout, hierarchical pressures, and vicarious trauma
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Aetna (in-network in TX)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance (in-network in TX)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network in TX)
- Carelon (in-network in TX)
- Cigna (in-network in TX)
- ComPsych (in-network in TX)
- Evernorth (in-network in TX)
- Humana (in-network in TX)
- Magellan Health (in-network in TX)
- Medicare (in-network in TX)
- Optum (in-network in TX)
- Texas A&M University Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) (in-network in TX)
- United Healthcare (in-network in TX)
- United Healthcare Student Health Plan (in-network in TX)
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare (in-network in TX)
- University of Houston Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) (in-network in TX)
- University of Texas at Austin Student Health Insurance (Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas) (in-network in TX)
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$225 (60min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Zelle
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Multiple times a week
Therapist's note
I take insurance at my Texas location only. This is because of a contract I have with the group of doctors I practice with. All other locations are fee-for-service. If you are a Texas resident and would like to know if I am a credentialed provider with your insurance plan, please contact my office.