About Heather Brooks
Focus areas
Anxiety
Postpartum Anxiety
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Relationship Struggles
Infertility Trauma
Stress Management
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Strength-Based
Identity
Gender
FemaleEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Heather Brooks
Hi there! I'm Heather Brooks, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with licenses to practice in California, Arizona, and Oregon. I earned my Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from Chapman University. I practice from a place of authenticity; I know I have yet to figure life out, so I don't expect you to have either. I enjoy working with adult individuals on a multitude of topics and have a passion for supporting those dealing with grief, maternal care, infertility, and the overall adjustment to becoming a new parent. My diverse background includes experience working with children in the foster care system, inpatient facilities, correctional institutions, and maintaining my own private practice.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I strive to cultivate a space where my clients have the opportunity and safety to be their most authentic selves; be that raw, ugly, good, bad, or indifferent. Most of us spend our whole day or lives changing masks between being a colleague, child, sibling, spouse, parent, friend, etc. Give yourself the freedom to come into sessions as you are, how you really are without any masks. I have a very honest communication style. I find a nice balance between being assertive and compassionate. I will likely push you to the brink of your comfort zone, but you can count on me to be there with you during the tough moments of growth. I also have a wonderful sense of humor and attempt to make our work together impactful with personality.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My methods are a little less conventional than most, but I receive positive feedback regarding the "razzle dazzle" I bring into our sessions. I am a transparent therapist who understands and values the connection of the human experience. We're all doing the best we can, with the resources currently available to us. While we'll be predominantly working from a cognitive behavioral approach, I will pull from a variety of modalities to best suit your individual needs. We're a team on tackling new skills and strategies to improve the problematic areas you identify at the onset of therapy.
I practice from a collaborative approach. I will never know you better than you know you. You know what isn't working for you, and why you're here reading this right now. Together we're going to prioritize your concerns and establish realistic, attainable, and sustainable steps to accomplish your goals.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $135 for 50 minutes
Ongoing session: $125 for 50 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
More information on payments and coverage
I accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Aetna. I am not paneled with Magellen.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Chapman University, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
NPI number
1861234882
How soon can I make an appointment with Heather Brooks?
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What practice does Heather Brooks work with?
Heather Brooks works with Bloom therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Heather Brooks?
Heather Brooks frequently sees patients for Addiction / Substance Abuse, Anxiety, Cognitive Therapy, Depression, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Heather Brooks on their profile.
What languages does Heather Brooks speak?
Heather Brooks speaks English.