Michael Brooks

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Michael Brooks, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in CA More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepting patients

Licensed in CA

Accepts insurance

Hi there, I'm Michael!

My name is Michael Brooks, and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I take a very direct compassionate approach to therapy. My main focus areas of practice are PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

My approach

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches during my therapy work however, my most common theoretical approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT and Positive Psychology.

My focus

The type of clients I typically work with are trauma survivors. I am most comfortable treating trauma of all sorts, depression, anxiety as well as couples working through infidelity and other problems in their relationships.

My communication style

I try to create a very informed, warm environment. My tone is very warm, compassionate, yet direct. When people work with me, I try to make them feel heard and understood, they also know where they stand with me at all times.

My journey to mental healthcare

My childhood, and my experience as an Army veteran attracted me to a career as a therapist. The ability to relate to people and see the relief they are experiencing as they embark on their journey is what drives me to do this work.

My goals for you

Goal setting is very collaborative and specific with my approach. I check in with clients on their goals every session.

My first session with you

Clients should expect during the first session to hear about my background in therapy, my approach to treatment and what they can expect during their journey.

About Michael

Specialities

  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Marital/Pre-marital
  • Men's Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Use
  • Trauma and PTSD

Methods

  • Client Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Cognitive Processing (CPT)
  • Couples Therapy
  • Marital
  • Positive Psychology
  • Solution Focused
  • Strength-Based
  • Trauma Focused

Practice

License

  • Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) More info Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, LMFTs, are mental health professionals trained in family systems who can diagnose and treat mental health issues and substance misuse with psychotherapy and counseling.

Accepted insurance providers

  • Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West

Languages spoken

  • English

Education

  • MC, UMassGlobal (Formerly Brandman University)

Session Information

  • Video session
  • 60 minutes

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  • Video session
  • 55 minutes
  • Covered by Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of MA, Blue Shield of CA, Cigna, Kaiser Permanente (Southern Ca), MHN, Optum, and Tricare West Session cost depends on your insurance, most people pay $5-40 per session after meeting their deductible. There aren't any fees for using Rula.

Next Appointment Wednesday, May 29

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