Patricia Brooks , LPC

Patricia Brooks, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor who 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. She has practiced as a professional counselor for 11 years and brings more than 20 years of experience in mental and behavioral health services to her work, supporting individuals and families across a range of concerns.

Patricia emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach that aims to create a safe environment where clients can explore challenges and build hope. She believes that identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs opens the door to meaningful change, and she blends practical skills with compassionate guidance to help clients move forward.

Her practice includes individual, family, and group therapy for people age 13 and up, and she provides mental health and substance abuse support using an eclectic mix of approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, solution-focused techniques, reality-based strategies, and psychoeducation. Patricia also maintains evening and weekend hours and serves commercial insurances and employee assistance programs, offering flexible options for people seeking support.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Patricia integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify what matters to them and develop willingness to experience difficult emotions while taking action toward valued goals - it can be useful for anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and reshaping unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical skills for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning. Patricia also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions or relationship challenges are present.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Patricia collaborates with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she adapts techniques to fit the individual or family rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative stance helps determine whether a particular method or combination of methods will be most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for many people. Through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, clients can access licensed professionals and therapists from home or during busy schedules. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions, and allow therapy to fit more naturally into everyday routines.