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Rachael Brooks

Therapist(She/Her)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

You've spent so much time taking care of everyone else that somewhere along the way, you stopped taking care of yourself.

Maybe you're constantly overthinking, emotionally exhausted, stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns, or simply trying to make it through each day while everyone else believes you're "doing just fine." On the outside, you seem to have it together. On the inside, you're carrying stress, anxiety, self-doubt, or pain that no one else sees.

You don't have to carry it alone anymore.

I'm Rachael Brooks, a Licensed Professional Counselor with more than 17 years of experience helping adults move beyond survival mode. Together, we'll uncover what's keeping you stuck, build practical tools that fit your life, and help you create healthier relationships, greater confidence, and lasting emotional well-being.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, difficult relationships, or a major life transition, therapy can become the first place in a long time where you don't have to have it all together. My goal is to provide a space where you feel genuinely understood, supported, and empowered to create meaningful, lasting change.

My approach to therapy

I work with adults who are ready for more than just getting through the day.

Many of my clients are professionals, caregivers, high achievers, women, and LGBTQIA+ individuals who feel overwhelmed despite appearing to have everything together. They may be navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, burnout, painful relationships, divorce, identity concerns, or the challenges of constantly putting everyone else first.

If you've ever found yourself thinking, "I'm tired of feeling this way," or "Something has to change," you're already taking the first step.

I believe therapy should do more than provide a place to talk—it should help you create meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. Together, we'll identify patterns, challenge unhelpful beliefs, and develop practical skills you can continue using long after therapy ends.

Our work together may focus on:

Reducing anxiety and chronic overthinking

Setting healthy boundaries without guilt

Building confidence and self-worth

Processing trauma at a pace that feels safe

Strengthening relationships and communication

Preventing burnout and managing everyday stress

Creating realistic goals that support lasting change

Progress matters more than perfection, and we'll celebrate every step forward.

What you can expect from me

Clients often tell me they appreciate having a space where they don't have to pretend everything is okay. Our sessions are supportive, honest, and focused on helping you move forward with practical tools—not just insight. My goal is to help you move beyond survival mode and create a life that feels more intentional and fulfilling. You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. You just need to be willing to take the first step. I'll meet you there with compassion, authenticity, and over 17 years of experience.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Open Minded

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at University of Houston Victoria
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Sleep disorder, Family issues, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Gestalt, Behavior Modification, Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English