Stephanie Brooks, LPC-IT

Certifications

Gottman Couples Counseling Training Phase 1 & 2, John & Julie Gottman Institute
Brainspotting Level 1 & 2, Cherie Lindberg, LLC
Brainspotting Sandtray Therapy, Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute
Betrayal Trauma Therapy Training, Association for Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists
Sex Addiction Therapy Training, CSAT - Program Certified Sex Addiction Therapist

Education

Master of Arts in Counseling: Clinical Mental Health, Concordia University Irvine-Townsend Institute
Bachelor of Arts Counseling & Psychology, Alaska Pacific Universtiy, Anchorage, AK

Professional Interests

Stephanie is a clinical professional counselor in training who's passionate about promoting emotional resilience and self-awareness. Her professional interests include trauma recovery, family and relationships dynamics, and holistic approaches to mental health. She is dedicated to empowering patients to achieve sustainable personal growth and balance.

Personal Interests

Stephanie's personal pursuits often echo her professional philosophy. She enjoys exploring wellness practices and reading about psychology and self-discovery. Activities include walks in nature, writing, exploring new receipes, travel, and time with her family. She values experiences that nourish both body and mind, mirroring the same holisitc awareness she brings to her professional practice.

Accolades

Embracing Parenthood Program: Recognized for creating a program in her Alaska hometown for new parents to learn about their pregnancies, parenting skills, life skills, and much more. The program is still going strong after twenty years and has impacted thousands of families.

Patient Advice

I have come to see healing as a dialouge with life—each emotion, setback, and breakthrough whispering something we're meant to hear. I encourage you to stay curious about your own story, because what feels like unraveling may actually be your becoming.

I see therapy as a collaborative journey of self-discovery. My approach centers on helping you uncover the deeper truths beneath your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. I believe that when we meet our pain with compassion and curiosity, we open the door to transformation - not just relief from struggle, but the creation of a life that reflects your values and inner strength.