Joel Brooks, LCSW
Joel Brooks LCSW for relationship and resilience
- Relationship repair
- Trauma recovery
- Personal growth
About Joel Brooks
Joel Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with over four decades of experience supporting people through complex life challenges. He creates an affirming, compassionate environment where individuals can explore identity, work through relationship dynamics, and manage stress, anxiety, and emotional transitions. Joel blends respect for each person s unique story with practical strategies aimed at greater self-understanding and resilience.
He brings particular attention to communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and stages of personal growth, helping clients translate insight into meaningful change. Whether addressing workplace stress, relationship strain, or the search for deeper personal clarity, Joel focuses on building stronger connections and adaptive skills that fit each client s life. His client-centered stance emphasizes listening, collaboration, and honoring individual values throughout the therapeutic process.
Joel welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and identities into a non-judgmental space to process experiences and develop tools for coping and growth. He is committed to supporting clients as they navigate transitions, cultivate healthier relationships, and strengthen their capacity for healing and lasting change.
He brings particular attention to communication difficulties, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and stages of personal growth, helping clients translate insight into meaningful change. Whether addressing workplace stress, relationship strain, or the search for deeper personal clarity, Joel focuses on building stronger connections and adaptive skills that fit each client s life. His client-centered stance emphasizes listening, collaboration, and honoring individual values throughout the therapeutic process.
Joel welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and identities into a non-judgmental space to process experiences and develop tools for coping and growth. He is committed to supporting clients as they navigate transitions, cultivate healthier relationships, and strengthen their capacity for healing and lasting change.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Joel Brooks have?
Joel Brooks has 42 years of experience.
Is Joel Brooks a licensed therapist?
Yes. Joel Brooks holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. His license details are FL LCSW SW1761.
In which languages does Joel Brooks provide therapy?
Joel Brooks provides therapy in English.
Where is Joel Brooks located?
Joel Brooks is located in Florida.
How can I work with Joel Brooks as my therapist?
You can work with Joel Brooks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Joel Brooks work with international clients?
Yes, Joel Brooks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Joel Brooks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Joel Brooks
Joel Brooks frequently draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to tailor support to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and learning practical ways to act in line with those values while developing acceptance of difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and coping with life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and collaboration, giving clients space to lead the conversation and explore identity, relationships, and self-worth at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, mood concerns, and everyday stressors.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Joel works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. He adapts techniques over time to suit what is most useful for each individual.
Online therapy sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling and accessibility across distances. These options allow clients to engage in regular care from home, during travel, or between other commitments, while working with licensed professionals and therapists to make steady progress toward their goals.