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I am licensed Clinical Social Worker with 40 years of professional work experience. I have helped my clients to overcome stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, obsessive compulsive disorder, relationship issues, bipolar disorder, & many other life adjustment concerns. I create an open, safe and confidential environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seek counseling takes courage. I am here to support you in that process and provide you the opportunity to find the solutions you are seeking to achieve. Your happiness and contentment is my primary objective in our work together.
Professional experience
40yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant Personality, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Body Image, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Hoarding, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Money and Financial Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Somatization, Traumatic Brain Injury, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Joel Brooks. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Joel has helped me navigate through a difficult time in my life with knowledge, insight, empathy, humor, and real-world talk! He's a gem, and I'm grateful I found him!
Written on Oct 02, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Joel is great.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
I feel heard. He truly has been a big help for me. I appreciate all the support he gives me.
Written on Sep 19, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem
Joel has been amazing. Kind & supportive.
Written on Sep 15, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Joel Brooks is an excellent therapist. In my experience he has been very compassionate, professional, and in my opinion he tries to work at underlying issues to help you heal instead of using therapy as a bandaid. At the time of me writing this, I have been talking with him for just under six months and my quality of life has improved a great deal. If you are lucky enough to stumble across Joel and your journey to finding a therapist, then I strongly urge you to give him a shot. He will more than likely make an extreme positive impact in your life, I know he has in mine.
Written on Jul 26, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Joel was very understanding of my concerns and quickly deduced possible causes. I am confident in Joel’s ability to provide care.
Written on Jul 20, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Joel immediately picked up on my long and constant history of trauma and how deep I’m in it still. He’s helping me make and keep boundaries and making myself healthier.
Written on Jul 13, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Joel is an amazing guy and very knowledgeable. He is relatable and has a great way of going about explaining things. I have grown a lot as a person thanks to this man. Cannot say enough nice things.
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
I like my therapist so much. He’s been good to me and knows exactly what my issues are. I appreciate it
Written on Jun 29, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I'm without words for Joel's expertise and sensitivity. He's truly an incredible therapist. This is clearly his art, and he has helped me paint my troubles in new lights. I'm very thankful.
Written on Jun 08, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Joel is calm, kind, empathetic and wise. I appreciate his insights.
Written on May 02, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I can't recommend Joel Brooks enough, I don't really have words to say it but this man showed me exactly what I needed.
Written on Apr 17, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
A pleasure to talk to.
He makes it very easy to be open and talk about problems you may be facing. During our sessions, I was given a new perspective that made dealing with what I was going through a breeze.
Overall, he made therapy worth it.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd
This therapist is the best therapist I have ever had. He listens, cares, is respectful, and offers great suggestions. He lets you message him in-between sessions, if needed. I like how he assigns “homework assignments”. He is amazing.
Written on Mar 23, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
First session took place and Joel is absolutely amazing. He told me things I needed to hear and made me feel so comfortable. I feel positive after my first session
Written on Mar 15, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 1 week on issues concerning relationship issues, and family conflicts
I have had several in-person therapists and video-chat only therapists. I have only met one who I felt really made the most of my time, however after meeting Joel, I feel like I have finally found the right fit. Joel can take word vomit and make sense of what my key issues are, remembers fine details, and is exceptionally good at providing actionable feedback. I am so impressed with how he balances compassion and being assertive enough to interject with the right questions to ensure he understands the challenges I’m facing. Overall, I am so pleased with having Joel as my therapist. I am so glad I decided to also try a male therapist and feel I’ve landed on a gold mine!
Written on Mar 12, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
I was struggling with some relationship issues including sexual intimacy with my partner and needed help to overcome them. Joel made me feel heard and understood. He asked questions to understand exactly what help I needed and then guided me to my own understanding in a comfortable pace. With his perspectives my partner and I have made positive progress toward overcoming those issues and have a much happier and fulfilling connection. For that I am very grateful, thank you Joel.
Written on Feb 23, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very down to earth, understanding and adapts to you.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
So far, a great match. Helpful beyond my expectations.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Joel is great and welcoming to be honest and vulnerable.
Written on Feb 07, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Good therapists!!
Written on Feb 02, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Joel provided me with a judgement free space where I was able to explore my depression, grief, and trauma. When I was in a position where I was no longer able to accept positive words from those close to me, or believe them for their encouragement due to the loss of hope, talking to Joel helped a ton in regaining momentum for recovery.
Written on Jan 16, 2023 after therapy with Joel for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
So far with things I’ve talked about he has been extremely insightful and helpful with solutions
Written on Dec 05, 2022 after therapy with Joel for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
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