I am a Virginia based Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a passion for helping people rediscover their mental and emotional strength. I am excited and passionate about helping you navigate the rough waters you have experienced, or may be experiencing right now. I have been in the mental health field since 2017 and have a Bachelors and Masters in Social Work. I have worked with clients in their home, community, and in the hospital setting. Wherever I go, I treat each client with the respect, dignity, and compassion they deserve
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In the first session, we are just getting to know each other; you can expect a conversation about your current concerns, your goals, and what you hope to get from therapy. You can expect to feel heard, validated, and respected from a non judgmental approach. You can also expect me to congratulate you for taking your mental and emotional health into your own hands. I will answer questions you may have about me as well. Therapy works through relationship and trust - and that can take a few sessions to build and grow.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
My greatest strength is being able to look past the trauma, hurt, and pain my client has endured and see them fully as strong, courageous, and brave. I believe in my clients and I believe they are stronger than they realize. It is my goal with every session to leave you feeling more empowered, strengthened, and ready to take on anything life may throw at you.
Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.
I help people by looking past their trauma and seeing the essence of their person-hood. I am person centered and believe that you have everything you need inside of you to reach your greatest potential. In spite of the trauma, pain, stress from every direction that you have endured- you are still here and wanting to take steps forward to a better life. If you are willing to have impactful dialogue, trust the therapeutic process, and learn new skills you are my type of client.
About Amelia Brooks
Amelia Brooks offers therapy covered by Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicaid in Virginia.
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Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is a psychotherapy that utilizes mindfulness strategies and behavioral interventions to effectively reduce negative thoughts and behaviors and challenge current thinking patterns and long standing beliefs about yourself.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Solution focused therapy is ideal for individuals working through a specific challenging problem and searching for a therapist to help process, plan, and execute their decisions. This can include trauma informed care as well as supportive and strength based therapy influences.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
Most therapist will focus on your personal goals and needs over what we may identify as blind spots in your life. Person centered is about putting the individual at the center of their therapeutic experience and empowering them with the tools, interventions, and perspective shifts to retake control of their lives. It is about valuing the experiences of the individual while improving insight and increasing confidence to lead to personal growth and non-judgmental exploration of thoughts and feelings.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
This modality works with clients and highlights their strengths while assisting them in becoming more aware of their emotions, triggers, and thoughts to reduce autopilot responses.
Trauma Informed Care
It is imperative to approach clients with a history of trauma with compassion and empathy. I work with the client to build self-esteem and confidence as they reflect on the past and the effect it has had on their decision-making.