- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Practical skill building
- Individualized care
About Brooke
Brooke Bowen is a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than two decades of experience. She speaks plainly and listens carefully to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Brooke also addresses issues such as trauma, addictions, self-esteem, ADHD, and the challenges of life transitions.
Brooke earned a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a focus on forensic investigations, then completed a Master of Science in Psychology and additional graduate work in criminal justice and community agency counseling. Her background includes work in multiple clinical settings since 2003, which gave her experience with many life situations and struggles.
In sessions she mixes ideas from different approaches to match each person's needs. That means she may use behavioral work to change unhelpful patterns, skills work to manage strong emotions, or attachment-focused conversation to address closeness and trust. She aims to keep the work practical and focused on steps people can try between sessions.
Brooke presents herself as warm, nonjudgmental, and encouraging. She talks through a person’s history and current challenges so clients can find clearer coping strategies. The goal is to help people feel more in control and move toward a more balanced life.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that looks at what matters to them, sets short-term targets, and builds skills for long-term change. Brooke practices in Alabama and conducts work that is tailored to each individual’s situation and goals.
Brooke earned a double Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice with a focus on forensic investigations, then completed a Master of Science in Psychology and additional graduate work in criminal justice and community agency counseling. Her background includes work in multiple clinical settings since 2003, which gave her experience with many life situations and struggles.
In sessions she mixes ideas from different approaches to match each person's needs. That means she may use behavioral work to change unhelpful patterns, skills work to manage strong emotions, or attachment-focused conversation to address closeness and trust. She aims to keep the work practical and focused on steps people can try between sessions.
Brooke presents herself as warm, nonjudgmental, and encouraging. She talks through a person’s history and current challenges so clients can find clearer coping strategies. The goal is to help people feel more in control and move toward a more balanced life.
Clients can expect a collaborative process that looks at what matters to them, sets short-term targets, and builds skills for long-term change. Brooke practices in Alabama and conducts work that is tailored to each individual’s situation and goals.
Approaches and online care that fit your life
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and taking small committed actions that align with what matters most, which can help when anxiety, avoidance, or life transitions get in the way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses clear exercises to change patterns that maintain depression, worry, or unhealthy habits. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early connections shape current relationships and trust, and can be useful when intimacy, abandonment fears, or connection problems are central.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brooke collaborates with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and daily life. She adapts techniques over time and checks in about what is helpful so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy schedules or limited local options.
Discuss the practical arrangements before beginning therapy online. Confirm the current session options, fees, and appointment schedule, and raise any access needs or communication preferences. The aim is to understand the next steps and decide whether the proposed arrangements work for you.
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
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brooke address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, addictions, ADHD, and many related issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is approachable and practical, combining several methods to match a person’s needs and focusing on skills and small steps people can use between sessions.
How long has she worked in this field?
Brooke has been working in counseling since 2003, bringing more than 22 years of experience across a range of settings.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and she practices in Alabama.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What should I confirm before booking?
Ask about the current session options and scheduling arrangements before starting. Discuss any communication preferences or access needs with the therapist.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brooke?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.