Dr. Jessica Brooks

I am a former tenure-track faculty member and taught bachelor’s rehabilitation studies, master’s rehabilitation counseling, and doctoral-level health services to research students in the Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services at the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas. For postdoctoral work, I completed a research and clinical fellowship in outpatient and community-based mental health services at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. I also completed a minority health services research traineeship at Columbia University in New York, New York. With the desire to live closer to family, I returned home to Wisconsin during the COVID-19 era.

I am now a licensed psychologist in New York, Texas, and Wisconsin. In 2014, I received my PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Rehabilitation Psychology. This field applies knowledge from psychology and focuses on maximizing health and wellness in the treatment of clients with neurodivergent conditions, persistent mental health concerns, or chronic physical illness and/or disability.

Given my training and background, I specialize in providing affirming therapy for neurodiverse adults, individuals with mental health concerns, & people with disabilities, including OCD, autism/ASD, ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, & chronic illness (e.g., pain, EDS, Long Covid). I also provide confirmation or diagnostic clarification on neurodivergent or brain style patterns.

My approach is based on science & effective for adults from diverse backgrounds/communities, including students, early to mid-career individuals, other therapists, health providers, academics, new parents, caregivers, & entrepreneurs. I used to work in academia, so other high-achievers often choose to work with me since I can understand parts of their world.

Together, we can help you to adjust, heal from being misunderstood, reframe your strengths, & plan for your future. It can be distressing & exhausting to feel misunderstood or stuck. Limited support makes it even harder. I’m here to help you work toward your goals and improve your relationships, while staying true to who you are.

I would be happy to connect with you! If you’re curious about whether we’d be a good fit for therapy, I offer a free 15-minute video consultation. It’s a great way to explore how I can support you and see if it feels right for you. You’re also welcome to reach out by email or message with other questions.