- Guilt and shame
- Self-esteem work
- Life transitions
About Brooke
Brooke Santos is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) and a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with six years of clinical experience. She practices in Georgia and focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Brooke also addresses concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, communication problems, and feelings of guilt and shame.
She works with people who are rethinking identity, sexuality, and life direction. Sessions often include talking through hard feelings, strengthening communication skills, and building everyday coping strategies. Brooke uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people process emotions and manage symptoms of mood disorders and post-traumatic stress.
Her approach aims to increase self-compassion and reduce isolation. She supports people dealing with social anxiety, loneliness, and struggles with self-love. The work includes concrete skills practice and emotional processing rather than abstract theory alone.
Brooke has specific experience supporting women and people in LGBTQ+ communities as they navigate change and questions about purpose. She also helps clients address forgiveness and relationship-related pain in individual sessions. The focus is on practical steps and clearer thinking to make day-to-day life more manageable.
People choosing Brooke typically complete a brief intake questionnaire, then schedule a first session to explore goals. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and cost varies by location. Language of work is English and international clients are not accepted at this time.
Evidence-based approaches and online sessions
Brooke works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills and emotional processing. One common approach is skills-based work that teaches practical tools for managing anxiety and stress, such as breathing, grounding, and behavioral strategies to reduce overwhelming reactions. This type of work helps when symptoms interfere with daily routines or relationships.Another approach is emotion-focused processing, which helps people name and sit with painful feelings like guilt, shame, or grief so those feelings feel less confusing and more manageable. This can be especially useful for people carrying regret or relational pain and for those trying to rebuild self-worth after difficult experiences.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brooke will review a person’s goals, history, and preferences together with them and adjust methods over time to find the best fit.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before you book. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt sessions to focus on skills practice, emotional processing, or both, depending on what helps most.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Georgia, Massachusetts
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
Brooke uses evidence-based techniques to help people process guilt and shame, build self-compassion, and practice concrete coping skills in sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has six years of clinical experience as a social worker and has worked with mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety among other concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds MA LICSW and GA LCSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Brooke?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.