Brooke Porter, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brooke!

I am passionate about supporting individuals through their healing journey with empathy and collaboration. My work focuses on enhancing well-being, building self-esteem, and empowering clients to achieve their personal goals.

My focus

I have extensive experience working with individuals across diverse backgrounds, particularly those navigating anxiety, trauma, and the lasting effects of abuse. My approach is especially well-suited to clients seeking a supportive and trauma-informed space for healing.

My approach

I take a humanistic, client-centered approach, focusing on building a strong therapeutic alliance as the foundation for healing. My work integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy, including mindfulness, emotional regulation, and meditation practices.

My communication style

I strive to create a warm, calm, and safe environment where clients feel welcomed and supported as they work toward growth in relationships, self-esteem, and emotional well-being. My communication style is open, relaxed, and nonjudgmental, helping clients feel heard and empowered.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always felt a deep calling to support others through life's most difficult moments. My path to becoming a therapist was driven by a strong desire to help people feel seen, heard, and empowered as they navigate personal challenges.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative approach to goal setting, working closely with each client to identify what they want to achieve during our time together. This structured approach provides direction while allowing flexibility as clients grow and their needs evolve.

Our first session

During our first session, I conduct a thorough assessment to better understand your presenting concerns, personal history, and the areas you'd like to focus on in therapy. Together, we'll explore your goals and discuss a session frequency that fits your needs—whether that's weekly, biweekly, or monthly.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Complicated Grief Therapy (CGT)

Humanistic

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Educators

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Oxford Health Plans
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Counseling Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brooke Porter