Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) Therapists in Wilmington, DE

You've taken the first step by looking for a therapist. Congratulate yourself for that courage. I work with clients from adolescent through adulthood with a variety of life issues including anxiety, depression, and adjustment difficulties. I also work with people experiencing the effects of abuse and trauma. I work to create a safe environment where my clients can feel heard and understood. Together we work to develop strengths and coping skills so that you may thrive and not just survive.

I specialize in working with individuals whose trauma results from sexual assault, rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence. If you are looking to reclaim your mind, body, and sexuality for yourself or are struggling with your current relationships due to past traumas, please allow me to assist you.

I am a clinical psychologist who specializes in individual and couples therapy. My primary areas of clinical experience are depression, anxiety, life transitions, womens' issues, and couples therapy. Each client is a unique individual who comes to therapy with a particular concern or problem which they wish to explore and amend. Therapy can give a client the needed support to translate feelings, thoughts, insights, and yearnings into coherent sense and meaning. Therapy is a process, not an event. As such, clients can progress and change at a pace and level of challenge that is comfortable, safe, and ongoing.

NOTE: I am currently prioritizing clients who are seeking assessment and letter writing services for Gender Affirming Surgery and legal transition! I approach therapy from an intersectional, strengths-based, and trauma-informed perspective, with an emphasis on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I believe that this process works best when a clinician and a client are equally invested in the client’s success; this collaborative model allows me to honor your commitment to the therapeutic process and your personal growth. At the end of the day, you are the expert of your life and your experiences.

With 25 years of experience as a psychologist, I have found that the majority of clients would like to resolve their distressing problems as quickly as they can. I utilize short-term treatment approaches, because they have generally been demonstrated to be as effective as long-term treatment. The approaches I use include cognitive behavioral, solution-focused, and family systems treatments.

Together, you and I will work to focus on healing through present moment experience and self awareness. Through the practice of self acceptance with compassion a powerful lens is created. This allows us to see the inner workings of our own mind and gives clarity to what we struggle with. In this space we find our way to growth, healing and peace.

I offer a unique blend of longevity as a therapist as well as an integration of the latest trends in treatment. My own life experiences have included several challenging medical and family issues. Learning to deal with these effectively has expanded my awareness on many levels and has made me a more compassionate and creative therapist. I am very comfortable working with children, adolescents, families and stepfamilies, single adults, married couples and committed partners, and seniors.

Congratulations on exploring the option of psychotherapy. My treatment approach is strengths based, respecting each person's self-determination for achieving a state of emotional health. Strong therapeutic relationships can create healing and generate the ability to change. By applying various therapeutic techniques tailored to your individual needs, you will gain an understanding of behavior patterns or skewed cognitions that may be limiting you from experiencing a fulfilling and meaningful relationship with self or others.

Lisa Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in the state of Delaware who has over 15 years of experience working alongside adults, teenagers, couples, and families seeking help with anxiety, life transitions, relationship issues, depression, trauma, grief, and LGBTQ+. Lisa completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Maryland and received her clinical licensure two years after graduating with her MSW. Lisa utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy. Each person is different, therefore may need different approaches in therapy.

I am in awe of how our nervous systems adapt to survive overwhelming situations. I love teaching people about their innate resilience & abilities to heal and connect to self and others. I believe that understanding why we respond the way we do is paramount in building the self-compassion necessary to live in line with our values. I specialize in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship & parenting distress, sexual functioning concerns and sexual trauma. I collaborate with clients to cultivate confidence, emotional awareness & regulatory skills, healthy sexual expression, and communication & intimacy skills.

Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Life can be very overwhelming at times and it can feel like there's no light at the end of the tunnel, but you've taken the first step to feeling better. Where you've been and what you're currently going through, does not determine your future. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor of Mental Health with over 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and families of Delaware. My experience include treatment services for Delaware's child welfare system, early intervention and behavioral health services in the school setting, and out patient mental health services.

I have been a psychologist for 30 years. I have a very client centered and interactive, accepting approach. I have a large array of skills, including CBT , EMDR, and mindfulness to name a few. I work with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, trauma, couples issues and body focused repetitive behaviors.

I specialize in empowering people who are wanting to be free of painful emotional and cognitive disruptions so they may uncover, discover and practice being the amazing person they came to this life to be. With over 28 years of experience; including on-going training in well-established evidence-based practices; combined with my genuinely compassionate, curious and deeply respectful approach; I emphasize the uniqueness of every person, focus on their inherent strengths and assist them in creating greater satisfaction in their lives by tapping into their own innate inner wisdom, that's often blocked by past pain & trauma.

I specialize in working with individuals who: are a part of the LGBTQ+ community, are recovering from Trauma Related to Religion, have ADHD, suffer from depression, are having relationship issues, are suffering from Trauma and PTSD, suffering from addiction, and experience debilitating anxiety. As someone who is also a part of the LGBTQ+ community, I can empathize with any stressors that you may have that relate to that topic. If you are looking for someone to join you in your journey of healing and growing, don't be scared to take that first step, I am only one call away.

At times life can be challenging; it is filled with ups and downs. It takes a strong person to ask for help when faced with the challenges life may bring. It is important for you to know that you do not have to go through these challenges alone. As a therapist, I believe that you are the expert on your life. Through guided discovery, my goal is to collaboratively work with you to help you process and work through the issues that are present in your life.

I am so grateful to be able to make a difference in the lives of others! I am a licensed clinical social worker assisting clients of ages 13 years to 70+ clients. I work with clients from a strengths perspective, encouraging them become aware and curious of their thinking, behavior and actions to empower them to improve the quality of their lives. Now offering EMDR therapy.