I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 30 years of experience in the Behavioral Health field. My work spans various settings, including corrections, homeless services, hospitals, and substance abuse treatment facilities. I take a direct, solution-focused approach to therapy, helping individuals and couples explore their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors in a structured way that fosters self-awareness, insight, and emotional growth. My goal is to empower clients with practical tools to navigate life’s challenges and create meaningful change.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
During our first session, clients can expect a structured and engaging conversation where we explore their concerns, goals, and what has brought them to therapy. I take the time to understand their unique experiences and identify patterns in their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. My approach is direct yet supportive—I provide candid feedback while fostering a safe space for open discussion. Together, we will begin developing a plan that incorporates self-reflective techniques and practical strategies for personal growth and emotional well-being.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
One of my greatest strengths is my ability to blend professional guidance with empowering self-led discovery. I offer honest, constructive feedback while creating an environment where clients feel understood and supported. My extensive experience across diverse behavioral health settings allows me to tailor my approach to various challenges, ensuring clients receive effective and personalized support. Additionally, my focus on self-reflection and actionable growth strategies makes therapy a transformative experience that extends beyond our sessions.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I work best with individuals and couples who are open to self-reflection and a straightforward, no-nonsense approach to therapy. My style resonates with those who are ready to explore their inner world, identify patterns, and take actionable steps toward growth. I am particularly well-suited for clients navigating relationship challenges, emotional struggles, and personal development goals, as well as those seeking guidance in areas such as substance abuse recovery, stress management, and major life transitions.
About Vikke R. Brooks
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Solution Focused Brief Treatment
This approach focuses on identifying and amplifying solutions rather than dwelling on problems. It is brief in nature, typically spanning a limited number of sessions, making it well-suited for clients often seeking efficient and effective interventions.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This approach focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It operates on the premise that one's thoughts influence emotions and behaviors, and by identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, clients can change their emotional responses and actions.
Couples Counseling
This approach focuses on helping couples address and resolve issues within their relationship. This approach encourages couples to explore and understand the dynamics of their relationship, identify sources of conflict, and develop strategies for improvement. The goal is to enhance communication, rebuild trust, and foster a healthier, more fulfilling connection between partners.
Family Therapy
This systemic therapy is an approach to psychotherapy that focuses on the dynamics within a family or a group of individuals who are closely connected. This approach recognizes that problems or challenges within an individual are often interconnected with the larger family system, and aims to address these issues by involving all relevant family members in the therapeutic process.
Grief Therapy
This approach focuses on helping clients cope with the emotional and psychological challenges that arise after experiencing a significant loss, such as the death of a loved one, divorce, or other major life changes. The primary goal is to assist clients in navigating the grieving process, fostering healing, and adapting to a new normal.