LPCC, 20 years of experience
New to Grow
Hi, I’m Brook—a licensed therapist offering individualized care through my private practice, Connect For Counseling. I specialize in helping adults navigate anxiety, trauma, life transitions, and identity exploration with compassion, clarity, and evidence-based support. My approach is collaborative and affirming. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients shift unhelpful patterns, use Motivational Interviewing to explore readiness for change, and incorporate trauma-informed care, including EMDR techniques when appropriate, to support healing at a deeper level. Sessions are tailored to your goals, your pace, and your lived experience. I believe therapy should feel safe, empowering, and grounded in real-life tools. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply seeking a space to reconnect with yourself, I offer a nonjudgmental environment where growth is possible and your voice is central. If you’re ready to begin, I’d be honored to support you.
n our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and begin building a foundation of trust. I’ll ask about what brings you to therapy, what you’re hoping to work on, and any past experiences with counseling—good or bad—that might shape how we move forward. You’re welcome to share as much or as little as feels comfortable. We’ll also review logistics like confidentiality, scheduling, and how I structure sessions. If you’re unsure where to start, that’s okay—I’ll guide the conversation with curiosity and care. My goal is to create a space where you feel seen, heard, and supported from the very beginning. This first meeting isn’t about diving into solutions—it’s about understanding your story, your strengths, and what you need from therapy. Whether you’re feeling anxious, stuck, or simply ready for change, we’ll begin at your pace and tailor the process to fit your goals.
What sets my practice apart is the balance of clinical expertise and deep authenticity. I bring a trauma-informed lens to every session, creating a space where clients feel safe, respected, and empowered to explore their experiences without judgment. My work is grounded in evidence-based methods like CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and EMDR, but always tailored to the individual—not the diagnosis. Clients often tell me they appreciate my ability to be both structured and intuitive. I offer clear tools and strategies while also holding space for complexity, nuance, and emotion. I listen deeply, reflect honestly, and collaborate with you to build a path forward that feels aligned with your values and goals. Whether you’re navigating anxiety, trauma, identity shifts, or life transitions, I help you connect the dots between past and present, challenge limiting beliefs, and build sustainable change. My greatest strength is meeting you exactly where you are—and helping you move toward where you want to be.
I work best with adults who are ready to explore their inner world with honesty, curiosity, and a desire for meaningful change. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected—from themselves, their relationships, or their goals. Some are navigating anxiety, trauma, life transitions, or identity questions. Others are high-functioning but emotionally exhausted, seeking a space to unpack what’s beneath the surface. My ideal clients are open to reflection and willing to engage in the process, even if they’re unsure where to begin. They value authenticity and appreciate a therapist who is warm, direct, and collaborative. Whether you’re processing past experiences, building coping skills, or redefining your path forward, I tailor therapy to meet you where you are—with evidence-based tools, trauma-informed care, and deep respect for your lived experience. If you’re seeking therapy that’s both practical and empowering, I’d be honored to support your journey.
n my clinical work, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns, regulate emotional responses, and develop actionable coping strategies. CBT provides a structured, evidence-based framework that aligns with my commitment to empowering clients through insight and skill-building.
Motivational Interviewing is a foundational approach in my clinical work, especially when supporting clients through ambivalence, behavioral change, or recovery. I use MI to foster a collaborative, nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their own reasons for change—rather than being directed or persuaded.
My therapeutic approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, which prioritizes safety, trust, choice, collaboration, and empowerment throughout the healing process. When clinically appropriate, I incorporate Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to support clients in reprocessing traumatic memories and reducing emotional distress.