Brooke McBay, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brooke McBay

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Anxiety

Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness

Alcoholism

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Work-Related Counseling

Anger Management

Codependency

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Couples

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Emotionally Focused

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

EMDR

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latinx, White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brooke McBay

Hi there, I'm Brooke! I believe therapy should be a place where you can be fully yourself—messy, uncertain, hopeful, stuck, or anywhere in between. My goal is to create a space that feels genuine, engaging, and collaborative, where growth doesn't come from judgment, but from curiosity, connection, and a willingness to take things one step at a time. My focus My client focus includes adults navigating addiction, recovery, relapse prevention, codependency, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I work with clients who are seeking greater self-awareness, healthier relationships, emotional resilience, and meaningful, lasting change. My approach My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and goal-oriented. I combine evidence-based practices with genuine curiosity and positive regard, helping clients build insight, develop practical skills, and create sustainable change. I balance support, accountability, and humor while meeting clients where they are. My communication style My communication style is warm, collaborative, and direct. I balance compassion with accountability, creating a space where clients feel supported, challenged, and understood. I bring curiosity, humor, and honesty into sessions, helping clients explore patterns, gain insight, and move toward meaningful change. My journey to mental healthcare My journey to becoming a therapist began with my own experience in family therapy. During a difficult time, therapy helped create lasting positive change in my family and relationships. I've always been naturally curious about people, and becoming a therapist allows me to combine that curiosity with helping others heal, grow, and thrive. My goals for you I help clients reach their goals by breaking change into manageable steps and creating practical, realistic plans. Using motivational interviewing, behavioral activation, exploration, ERP, and a strengths-based approach, I help clients build insight, test new behaviors.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Peer Relationship Struggles

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. North

Education and training

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Redlands (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1164153623

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What practice does Brooke McBay work with?

Brooke McBay works with Rula Health - L.A. North.

What are common reasons for patients to see Brooke McBay?

Brooke McBay frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brooke McBay on their profile.