Joel Brooks - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

42 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Joel Brooks

As a licensed therapist with over four decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space for clients navigating diverse personal experiences—from relationship dynamics and identity exploration to managing stress, anxiety, and emotional transitions.

I bring a depth of understanding to working with individuals across various life stages, with particular expertise in addressing communication challenges, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My approach is deeply respectful, client-centered, and designed to honor each person’s unique journey.

My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop self-understanding, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you’re experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper personal insights, I’m committed to supporting your path toward healing and self-discovery.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and identities, offering a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop powerful strategies for personal transformation.

Licenses

LCSW

SW1761

Professional experience

Addictions
ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Sleeping disorders
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Postpartum depression
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Traumatic brain injury
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Clinical Approaches

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
Systemic Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

15 Reviews

“Joel helped guide me through a very low time in my life, dealing with heavy grief and put me on the right path to heal my mental health and I wouldnt be where I am right now a year later, if it wasnt for the support and perspective this man provided going through it”

“Joel is a phenomenal therapist and frankly the best therapist I have ever had in my life. He’s very empathetic and makes me feel heard and seen. I feel respected by him, I am not judged and I can be myself. He is very supportive and gives me advice that is in my best interest. Thank you, Joel for all your help when it comes to my relationship challenges, anxious attachment and so on.”

“he's great and it's been really helpful.”

“I've been doing therapy with Joel now for 8-9 months. And he is very easy to talk to. Responds quickly. And gives me alot of tools to work with. I feel really comfortable talking with him.”

“I’ve not been with Joel Brooks for all too long yet, but he’s definitely a positive impact in my life. He is easy to talk to, kind, understanding, and makes me feel like I’m working toward progress. Honestly just having him to talk to has been really good for me”

“He responds to all my messages in timely manner, great therapist”

“Joel has been helping me for a few months now. His recommendations, and expertise have been invaluable. Great guy to talk to.”

“Doctor Brooks is a great therapist. He understands needs and gives good feedback.”

“Joel is very kind and knowledgeable, I'm extremely happy with the help he's provided in understanding and overcoming my OCD”

“I feel great with Joel, he is truly the best”

“Very knowledgeable. Easy to talk to”

“Joel is an excellent therapist and I have seen multiple therapists in my life, I would say Joel is one of the best if not the best therapist I ever had. His kind, empathetic, responds in a timely matter and give strategies for success.”

“Joel has been a wonderfully compassionate and professional therapist. He has helped me tremendously in working through my anxiety. His kindness and expertise have been instrumental in my recovery- I am so grateful for his support.”

“He’s very understanding and knowledgeable. I’ve been working with him for more than three years now and I would recommend him to anyone”

“Joel has been great. He listens, supports and offers excellent feedback.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.