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Carmela Brooks

Therapist(she/hers/her)
1 year of experience
  • Virtual
  • Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello. My name is Carmela. I have been described as a people's person, who brings new energy and optimism to every session. I can appreciate honesty and respect each person's choices. I love learning to enhance my ability to meet people where they are. Life brings uncertainties. I want to offer you the opportunity to have someone working with you as you navigate obstacles and develop skills that will empower you to keep going. The goal is to help you live life on your terms with peace of mind that you are able to handle what life throws your way.

My approach to therapy

Allow me to use a person-centered approach that will complement a variety of therapeutic approaches, designed specifically for you.

What you can expect from me

At the end of each session, we can look forward to reflecting on things that bothered you and may have felt insurmountable, however leaving feeling heard and validated. There are always opportunities, with every waking day.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Energetic, Holistic, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    1 year of experience
  • Training
    Other - Masters at Medaille College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Highmark BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York, Highmark BlueShield of Northeastern New York, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Schema, Art Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Trauma Focused CBT, Multi-Systemic (MST), Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Humanistic, Structural Family, Positive Psychology, Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English