Jennifer Brooks, MD, LCSW-C

Jennifer Brooks is a licensed Maryland clinician with more than 20 years of professional experience, combining medical training and social work expertise to support people through difficult life transitions. She holds an MD (medical doctor) and an LCSW-C (licensed clinical social worker) and applies that dual background when working with individuals facing grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Her practice emphasizes coping with caregiving stresses, loss of independence, chronic illness and pain, and the emotional challenges that come with aging and serious health concerns. Jennifer also addresses issues such as abandonment, guilt and shame, isolation, relationship and commitment difficulties, and questions about life purpose. She works to create an open, nonjudgmental environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared honestly and, when appropriate, with a sense of humor.

Jennifer views therapy as a collaborative process that supports and empowers people to take the first steps toward greater well-being. She helps clients build practical coping skills, regain confidence, and move forward with their lives on terms that feel meaningful and achievable.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

Jennifer Brooks uses therapeutic methods tailored to each person she works with. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the client as an individual and creating a supportive space where people can explore their feelings and values; it is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develops practical skills to manage symptoms of depression, anxiety, and low motivation. Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences and relationship patterns influence current feelings and behaviors, which can be useful for addressing recurring emotional themes and deeper sources of distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she may blend approaches over time as those needs evolve.

Online sessions offer flexibility for people with busy schedules or mobility constraints. Jennifer provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more accessible, allowing clients to engage in care in the ways that suit them best while working with a licensed professional.