Patricia Brooks, LPC

Patricia Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings a combination of formal training and long-standing practical experience to her work. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Nebraska at Omaha and a Master of Science in Youth and Family Services from Bellevue University, and she has worked in mental and behavioral health services for more than 20 years, including over 11 years practicing as a professional counselor.

Patricia emphasizes creating a respectful, non-judgmental environment where clients feel heard and valued. Her approach centers on building trust and hope, and she helps people identify and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs so they can pursue meaningful change in their lives. She offers individual, family, and group therapy and tailors interventions to suit each person’s needs.

Her clinical style is eclectic, drawing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), solution-focused techniques, reality-based strategies, and psychoeducation to address mental health and substance use concerns for clients aged 13 and up. Patricia also provides evening and weekend appointments and accepts commercial insurance and employee assistance program benefits to improve access to care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Patricia Brooks

Patricia uses several evidence-informed approaches to support change and build coping skills. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and improve daily functioning. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to accept difficult emotions while clarifying personal values and committing to actions that create a more meaningful life; it can be especially useful for stress, avoidance, and life transitions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with intense emotions, relationship challenges, and self-management.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Patricia works with each client to explore goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address, then tailors the mix of techniques to fit the individual and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit treatment into a busy life. Sessions can take place by video call or phone, and shorter exchanges can happen through live chat or text-based messaging, allowing clients to access support from home, work, or while traveling and to maintain continuity of care despite scheduling constraints.