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John Brooks
Experience
10 years
Based in
Louisiana
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · Louisiana

John Brooks

LPC, LMFT

Guiding people toward clearer relationships and coping

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License and NPI on record

LMFT
Louisiana · 1335
LPC
Louisiana · 7125
NPI
1699201913

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  • Practical goal focus
  • Strengths-based
  • Collaborative

About John

John Brooks is a licensed counselor (LPC) and licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana with ten years of experience. He focuses on helping people who are facing addictions, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy concerns, and a wide range of emotional struggles. He starts by listening and recognizing the strengths each person brings to their situation.

Clients can expect a straightforward, respectful approach. He treats people as the experts of their own story and works alongside them to set clear, manageable goals. Sessions are practical and focused on steps clients can use between meetings.

His background includes work with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, and mood disorders such as bipolar. He also addresses issues like ADHD, self-esteem, body image, eating and sleeping problems, and caregiver stress. This range means he has experience with many common and complex life challenges.

John uses a mix of well-known therapy approaches to fit each person's needs. That can include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Client-Centered listening, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. He helps clients pick tools that match their goals and daily life.

Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make it simple. People start by completing a brief questionnaire and scheduling a session. The focus is on clear next steps and building on what already works for each person.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issues

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Louisiana, Louisiana

Languages

English

Approaches that shape online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people identify what matters most to them and take small actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and trying different behaviors to change how someone feels. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and daily routines. Together they choose methods and skills that fit the person's life rather than forcing a single style.

The original biography does not list which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, save travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also help people keep counseling accessible while they balance work, family, and health demands. Licensed professionals adapt strategies from the approaches above to work well in remote sessions and to match each person's goals and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He helps people with addictions, relationship and family conflict, intimacy issues, and a broad set of emotional concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and mood disorders.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses a practical, strengths-based approach and treats clients as the experts of their own story. Sessions focus on clear goals and tools people can use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of professional work experience in counseling and therapy settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds LPC and LMFT credentials and is licensed in Louisiana.

Which languages and clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

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