Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

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Kinnelon, NJ 07405

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Living with chronic pain can take over your life. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of appointments, treatments, and medications with little relief, it makes sense to feel exhausted, frustrated, or discouraged. You may be pushing through each day with barely enough energy to do it all again tomorrow, feeling isolated and worn down. Many chronic pain and physical symptoms are neuroplastic—real pain caused by a nervous system stuck in high alert rather than ongoing injury. The pain is real, and because it’s learned by the brain, it can also be unlearned.

Therapy can help you calm your nervous system, reduce fear around symptoms, and break the cycle that keeps pain going. Using Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and other evidence-based mind-body approaches, I help clients retrain their brains, rebuild trust in their bodies, and return to the parts of life pain has taken away.

Whether your pain has a clear medical explanation or you’ve been told there’s “no identifiable cause,” you don’t have to navigate this alone. To schedule a free 15-minute consultation, please visit my website and click “Let’s Connect” to view my availability. We will talk about what you’re experiencing and see if working together feels like a good fit.

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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Kinnelon, NJ 07405

(862) 358-2736

My website

I offer telehealth therapy to patients in NJ and NY and see patients weekdays and offer flexibility in scheduling.

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain and Grief

$185 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Let's Connect (862) 358-2736

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Kinnelon, NJ 07405

(862) 358-2736

My website

I offer telehealth therapy to patients in NJ and NY and see patients weekdays and offer flexibility in scheduling.

I specialize in Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain and Grief

$185 Per Session

Individual one-on-one therapy

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $185

Payment Methods

American Express, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Insurance

Out of Network

I am an insurance friendly practice. I do not directly accept insurance but if you have out-of-network insurance benefits, I can check what they are and provide you with a superbill to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. I can provide resources to help with this process.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of New Jersey / 44SC05670600 Brooke Laster

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 19 years

Attended New York University, MSW, Graduated 2007

Additional Credentials

License: New York 091187-01 / 2021

I have over 18 years experience supporting adults living with chronic pain and chronic illness and am licensed in New Jersey and New York. Additionally, I am a Diplomate of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies and hold a NJ Certificate in Clinical Supervision.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Grief

Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Sleep or Insomnia

I work with adults who are living with chronic pain and chronic illness and experiencing distress (common diagnoses include but are not limited to: fibromyalgia, back/neck pain, headaches/migraines, IBS, functional neurological disorders, Ehlers Danlos syndrome, pelvic pain, tinnitus, cancer, lupus, irritable bowel disease (IBD), autoimmune disorders, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

5 Endorsements

Cliff S. Hamilton

Psychiatrist, MD

Brooke and I have worked together extensively and she would be a great clinician to consider if you are experiencing chronic pain symptoms. She has greatly improved our mutual patients' quality of life and I would highly recommend her.

Courtney Lozano

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

I highly recommend Brooke Laster, LCSW who is exceptionally knowledgeable in the area of pain management and chronic illness. She is caring, welcoming and warm, ensuring all clients feel comfortable while working with her.

Janna Hodge

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Brooke is empathetic, passionate, professional and knowledgeable. I have personally seen how much she has helped others, and I even had the blessing of learning from her.

Michelle Malanga

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

I highly recommend Brooke Laster to clients seeking effective and compassionate care in the realm of chronic pain management. Anyone working with Brooke will benefit from her expertise, warmth and unwavering commitment to improving their quality of life.

Christine M. Alioto

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW

Brooke is an amazing clinician and person. She is so caring and truly makes you feel instantly comfortable!

Client Focus

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Age

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals

Communities

Bisexual Allied ,

Gay Allied ,

Immuno-disorders ,

Lesbian Allied ,

Non-Binary Allied ,

Queer Allied ,

Single Parent ,

Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Pain Reprocessing Therapy

I have received training from the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Institute, which has provided me with the strategies and skills to help you learn how to "turn down the volume" on your chronic pain. I have also engaged in extensive Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the Beck institute, as well as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia training.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (862) 358-2736

Location

Primary Location

Kinnelon, NJ 07405

(862) 358-2736

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Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Upper West Side

I offer telehealth therapy to patients in NJ and NY and see patients weekdays and offer flexibility in scheduling.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call for a free consultation now - (862) 358-2736

I offer telehealth therapy to patients in NJ and NY and see patients weekdays and offer flexibility in scheduling.

Brooke Laster

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, ACT

Call for a free consultation now - (862) 358-2736

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