Brooke Lesley, OR LCSW L18111, UT LCSW 9094604-3501
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About me
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience as a trauma-informed therapist. With clinical expertise in trauma, life transitions, and grief and loss, I have discovered the value of noticing body sensations that accompany thoughts, beliefs, and past and present experiences. From moment to moment, our bodies signal how we relate to the stimuli within and around us. This acute awareness will allow you to maneuver life's hurdles with more ease.
Too often, our focus is narrowed on the negative beliefs we have about ourselves, that we can’t see the larger picture, including our strengths. To expand our view, I often encourage mindfulness and self-compassion in therapy sessions; these practices coupled together can mobilize healing, increase our ability to manage distress, and expand our resilience.
I believe individuals are the experts on their experiences, and have the innate ability to navigate life challenges and transitions from a place of personal empowerment and resilience. Collaboratively, we will explore options for creating a meaningful life.
License
License(s)
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Body Image
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Divorce Mediation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Gender Identity
- Grief & Loss
- LGBTQIA+
- Neuropsychological Issues
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Pet Loss
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Identity
- Sleep Disorders
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors