Patricia Brooks, LPC

Patricia Brooks is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who uses practical, skills-based tools to help people manage stress and emotional pain. She brings 11 years of professional counseling experience and over 20 years working in mental and behavioral health settings. Patricia aims to make sessions feel respectful and straightforward so people can focus on change.

She works with adults on anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and parenting stress. Patricia also helps with ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and the emotional fallout of life transitions. Her practice addresses issues such as abandonment, blended family strain, caregiver stress, and codependency in everyday terms rather than clinical jargon.

Patricia blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), mindfulness, and solution-focused techniques. In sessions she emphasizes identifying unhelpful thinking, practicing new coping skills, and strengthening emotional connection in relationships. She uses practical exercises, skill rehearsal, and clear feedback so people can apply changes between appointments.

She offers individual and group formats and has experience working with people age 13 and up in a range of settings. Patricia also has evening and weekend availability to fit different schedules. Her teaching style is direct but warm, focused on building hope and steady progress.

Patricia holds a Master of Science in Youth and Family Services and a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She is licensed in Missouri as an LPC and conducts sessions in English.

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Patricia uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT sessions often include clear steps, homework, and problem-solving to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and address addictive behaviors.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which focuses on values-guided action and accepting difficult feelings instead of fighting them. ACT can be useful for people facing chronic stress, grief, or big life changes. Patricia also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills for emotional regulation and building healthier coping strategies when emotions feel overwhelming.

Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Patricia will talk with each person about goals, strengths, and preferences, then match techniques that fit the situation. She adjusts tools over time so sessions stay practical and goal-focused.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions work well for in-depth conversation and skill coaching, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat allow brief check-ins or skill practice between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or family schedules.