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Charnell Brooks

Therapist
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Bipolar disorder, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Hi, I’m Charnell Brooks, a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping women, families, and individuals heal, grow, and thrive. With years of experience in both clinical and virtual settings, I specialize in emotional intelligence, self-worth, anxiety, trauma, and relationship healing.

I earned my Master’s degree in Counseling from Louisiana Tech University in 2012 — an academic journey that deepened my passion for mental health and equipped me with the tools to support others through life’s toughest seasons.

As a mother of three and a woman who has navigated my own personal and professional challenges, I bring not only clinical expertise but also real-life insight to every session.

My approach to therapy

My approach is compassionate, direct, and tailored to meet each client where they are. Whether you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to break generational cycles, I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your truth and take empowered steps forward.

Together, we’ll do more than talk — we’ll work toward transformation.

What you can expect from me

In our sessions, you can expect more than just a listening ear — you’ll receive real tools, honest feedback, and empowering guidance to help you make lasting change. My goal is for every client to walk away feeling heard, seen, and equipped.

You’ll gain:

  • Clarity about your emotions, patterns, and goals
  • Coping skills to manage anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
  • Healthier boundaries in your relationships and within yourself
  • Emotional intelligence that helps you respond, not react
  • Confidence in your identity, decisions, and voice
  • Healing from past wounds so you can live more fully in the present

Whether you’re here for personal growth, relationship support, or healing past trauma, our work together will be collaborative, compassionate, and customized just for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Solution Oriented, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Louisiana Tech University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Louisiana)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Cultural & ethnic issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Behavior Modification, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Behavioral Couples Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT, Behavior Management, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Multi-Systemic (MST)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English