John Brooks
Compassionate therapist focused on practical change
LPC, LMFT Louisiana
- Experience
- 10 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Addictions, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About John
John Brooks is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) and a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Louisiana. He brings 10 years of clinical experience to his work and focuses on practical help for everyday problems.
Background and approach
He emphasizes the client’s own strengths and works collaboratively to set realistic goals. His approach is straightforward and conversational.
Sessions are aimed at helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and relationship or intimacy challenges. He also supports people dealing with grief, parenting strain, career stress, and changes that come with life transitions.
John uses a blend of methods to match each person's needs. That can include skills-based tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to help with thoughts and actions, acceptance and commitment strategies to clarify values, and attachment-focused work to rebuild connections.
He keeps sessions focused on clear steps and small changes that add up over time. People often seek him out for concerns such as body image, ADHD, compassion fatigue, chronic pain or illness, and issues tied to adoption or foster care.
He also addresses complex situations like co-morbidity and codependency with patience and practical pacing. John aims to make beginning therapy easier.
He invites clients to describe what matters most and then crafts a plan together. That process includes checking progress and adjusting the work so it fits the client’s life and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
John often draws on the Gottman Method to address relationship patterns and communication. This approach focuses on teaching reliable behaviors couples can use to reduce conflict and build connection by practicing concrete skills and shared rituals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to help people clarify their values and commit to small actions that support those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they will try approaches that fit the person’s life and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to work together. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for quick check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging provide short, ongoing support between sessions or a way to check in when a full session is not possible. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different lifestyles.
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Experience
10+ years
Licensed in
Louisiana
Languages
English