Brooke Lavarias

Brooke Lavarias (she/her)

Licensed Professional Counselor

LPC, PCIT and PCIT-T certified

Hi! I know what it's like to feel like you have to go through life's struggles alone, and I want to help provide you the support you need.

Client Status

accepting clients

Contact

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At a Glance

Me

Rate: $135-$160

Provides free initial consultation

Practicing Since: 2015

Languages: English

Services

  • Individual
  • Family
  • Child
  • Teen

Insurances Accepted

  • Out of Pocket

My Ideal Client

Are you struggling with anxiety, depression, life transitions or adjustments? Maybe struggling as a parent or have a child with behavioral concerns? Life can be beautiful but does not always go as planned. We are all on our own journey, however, we are not meant to do that on our own. I know how hard it can be to experience all of these challenges. Taking the vulnerable step to find support can come with self-awareness, healing, and growth; and I am here to help guide you through that process.

My Approach to Helping

I recognize the importance in having a connection in order to have positive change. I prioritize creating a safe, nonjudgemental environment where we can explore together life's challenges. I use a collaborative approach that includes several evidence based treatments depending on your needs. As a certified Parent Child Interaction Therapist (PCIT) and Parent Child Interaction Therapist for Toddlers (PCIT-T), I use that as my primary approach for children 7 and younger. PCIT involves teaching the parent and/or guardian the skills of a play therapist so that your child may receive those benefits throughout their week. I also use evidenced based treatments for teens and adults including Motivational Interviewing for when you are feeling stuck and Brief Solution Focused therapy to help you move to discovering goals and solutions to help you through life's challenges. Lastly, I see the benefits of a Family Systems approach, to help through concerns in the context of the family unit.

Why I Became a Therapist

As a child, I struggled with anxiety, undiagnosed ADHD, and depression. I did not get the opportunity to participate in therapy until I was a young adult and I can personally attest to the power of therapy. I want to be able to provide counseling services to those seeking out to help support their children or those adults who have not had the opportunity to get support until now. I know what it feels like to think you have to go through life alone, and I am here to tell you that you don't. The support is there, and I want to help provide that to you. If it sounds like we could be a good fit, please reach out!

Techniques I Use

Specialties

  • Play Therapy  External link

    I am certified in Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Parent Child Interaction Therapy for Toddlers. This is a version of therapy that incorporates the guardian in developing skills of a play therapist and other parenting skills to help support their child through trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustments, and other mental health concerns.

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