Hi there, I'm Michael!

I take a very direct, compassionate approach to therapy. My main focus areas of practice are PTSD, anxiety, and depression.

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 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 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, and 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.

Our first session

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.

I identify as...

Male
Caucasian or White

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Gottman Method

Mindfulness-Based

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Focus populations

Military/Veterans

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Masters of Arts (MA) in Psychology from UMassGlobal (2019).

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

In-person sessions

406 Main St Ste. L, Vacaville, CA 95688

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Michael Brooks