Brooke Janowski

My professional background includes experience in child welfare, along with a strong foundation in child development, trauma, relationships, family dynamics, and the healing process. I’ve also had the opportunity to work in hospital, hospice, and nursing home settings, supporting individuals and families through some of life’s biggest transitions and challenges. Basically, I’ve learned that life rarely goes exactly according to plan, and sometimes, having someone to help you navigate the unexpected can make all the difference.

Since beginning my career in 2018, I’ve worked with people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of mental health concerns and diagnoses. I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) in 2020 and specialize in trauma-focused therapy.

My approach to therapy is nonjudgmental, strengths-based, and collaborative. I believe you know yourself better than anyone, and my job isn’t to tell you how to live your life, it’s to help you better understand yourself, find what works for you, and occasionally remind you that you’re not, in fact, required to have everything figured out. I’ll meet you where you are, honoring your experiences and your readiness for change rather than expecting you to be somewhere you’re not.

Together, we’ll identify goals that feel meaningful and achievable and work toward them at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable. Therapy doesn’t have to be overly formal or intimidating. I want you to feel comfortable being yourself, whether that means showing up with a lot to say, not knowing where to start, or admitting that you’re having one of those days.

Starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when life already feels heavy. My goal is to create a welcoming, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and accepted with room for honesty, growth, and maybe even a little laughter along the way. We’ll work together to create a personalized path forward that supports healing and growth, while remembering that progress isn’t always a straight line (and that’s okay).