- Stress and anxiety
- Practical coping skills
- Collaborative approach
About Brooke
Brooke Bowen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress and anxiety. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to understand what is happening now. She aims to make conversations feel encouraging and nonjudgmental so clients can take small, practical steps forward.
Brooke earned a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a focus in Forensic Investigations, and a Master of Science in Psychology. She has been practicing since 2003, bringing 22 years of experience across a range of settings and client backgrounds.
Her approach mixes techniques from several methods to match what each person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, exploring attachment patterns, or working on values and committed action. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with tools people can try between meetings.
Brooke often helps people who are dealing with trauma, depression, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and intimacy-related concerns.
People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and practical strategies. Brooke works with clients to build coping skills, set realistic goals, and strengthen whatever supports are available. She welcomes questions and takes time to match the work to each person’s situation.
Brooke earned a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a focus in Forensic Investigations, and a Master of Science in Psychology. She has been practicing since 2003, bringing 22 years of experience across a range of settings and client backgrounds.
Her approach mixes techniques from several methods to match what each person needs. That can mean focusing on thoughts and behaviors, exploring attachment patterns, or working on values and committed action. Sessions are conversational and goal-focused, with tools people can try between meetings.
Brooke often helps people who are dealing with trauma, depression, addictions, grief, relationship concerns, parenting strain, career stress, and life transitions. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and intimacy-related concerns.
People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and practical strategies. Brooke works with clients to build coping skills, set realistic goals, and strengthen whatever supports are available. She welcomes questions and takes time to match the work to each person’s situation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodImago Relationship TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
22+ years
Credentials
Alabama
Languages
English
How Brooke’s approaches shape online work
Brooke uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in ways that emphasize practical change. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. ACT helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed steps toward those values despite difficult feelings.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brooke will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She listens to what is working or not and adjusts methods together over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, making it easier to schedule around work or caregiving, and allowing sessions from quieter surroundings when possible. Some approaches also lend themselves to short skill-focused check-ins or longer sessions for deeper exploration, and Brooke will discuss what rhythm suits each client.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brooke address?
Areas include stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting and career stress, and many related issues.
What is the general style of therapy?
The approach is warm, nonjudgmental, and conversational. Brooke blends techniques to create practical steps and tools that clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does this clinician have?
Brooke has worked in counseling since 2003, bringing 22 years of experience across multiple settings and client backgrounds.
What credentials and location apply?
Brooke holds the LPC credential and practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with Brooke?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Brooke?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.