Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP (she, her)

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1 Endorsed

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

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I am often told that I am easy to open up to and talk to. My open-heart and open mind fosters relatability with clients of all ages. I provide empathetic and active listening to ensure my clients feel heard. My client's livelihood means a lot to me so I take their problems as serious as I take my own because of how much I care.

I thrive on assisting my clients with starving their fears and distractions and feed their focus and motivation to increase wellness and balance in their lives. I encourage you to experience my genuineness and authenticity, as I create a safe and warming space for you to process and work through your issues at your pace.

Call or Email Yashira Brooks now for a free 15 minute consultation - (240) 410-1261

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

(240) 410-1261

Baltimore, MD 21228

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions (upon request and depending on the location). I am available during evenings and some weekends.

I specialize in Anxiety, Sex Therapy and Trauma and PTSD

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Let's Connect (240) 410-1261

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

(240) 410-1261

Baltimore, MD 21228

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions (upon request and depending on the location). I am available during evenings and some weekends.

I specialize in Anxiety, Sex Therapy and Trauma and PTSD

$100 Per Session, I accept insurance

I see individuals, couples and families

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $100
Couple Sessions $130
Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

Cash, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Zelle

Insurance

Aetna
BlueCross and BlueShield
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Quest Behavioral Health
UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

In addition to the insurances that I accept (see Insurance In-Network Plans section), I also accept out of pocket and EAP.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

In addition to the insurances that I accept (see Insurance In-Network Plans section), I also accept out of pocket and EAP.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / LC10413 Yashira L Brooks

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 11 years

Attended Trinity-Washington University, Clinical Counseling, Graduated 2014

With over 10years of experience, I help children, teens and adults in individual, group, family and couple sessions. I am certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Sex Therapy. I am also a Registered Yoga Instructor where I use Trauma Informed Yoga.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Anxiety
Sex Therapy
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Anger Management
Body Positivity
Caregivers
Coping Skills
Depression
Divorce
Family Conflict
Grief
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Mood Disorders
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Self-Harming
Stress
Suicidal Ideation

I work with client who struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, etc. Initial sessions include developing a rapport, identifying issues and creating a treatment plan to address issues and track progress. I help clients learn coping and mental health maintenance strategies best appropriate for their personality and life style to promote balance in their lives.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Endorsement

Abundantly Well Therapeutic Services, LLC

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, TF-CBT, NBCC

Yashira is a compassionate, creative, and resourceful clinician. I've truly enjoyed working with her and consulting with her. Her commitment to her clients' wellbeing is evident, and I think they're very blessed to have her as their therapist.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Family

Communities

Single Parent

Ethnicity

Black and African American

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dance Movement Therapy
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Family / Marital
Interpersonal
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Sex Therapy
Trauma Focused
Trauma-Informed Yoga

The first few sessions focus on rapport building and psychological/social background. I often utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused CBT that are most appropriate with my client's concerns. With these treatment modalities, I help client develop coping skills, build resiliency and establish and maintain a healthy quality of life!

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (240) 410-1261

Groups

Nurturing the Nurturers (Mother's support group)

Hosted by

Yashira Brooks

Open to all mothers to have a safe space to vent, process stressors, and receive emotional support. You will receive psychoeducation on mental health management and parenting, learn DBT skills for coping with daily challenges, emotional regulation and to build up psychological resilience, and learn ways to focus on your self-care, sexual health/intimacy, and self-identity beyond motherhood.

Expertise

Parenting

Women's Issues

Types of Therapy

Dialectical Behavior (DBT)

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$30-$50

Group Meets

Every other Mon 5 P.M. - 6 P.M.

Location

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Email Yashira Brooks about this group or call - (240) 410-1261

TraumaSlay (Trauma-Informed Yoga)

Hosted by

Yashira Brooks

In a safe and judgement free space, those of you who have experienced trauma will learn how to connect with your bodies and take a journey towards mental/emotional healing and recovery and stress reduction/management. You will benefit from a variety of yoga poses that promotes body awareness, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. No prior yoga experience is required, poses and movements will vary by client's physical abilities. Try a session and see how you can cultivate a sense of agency and safety within your mind, body and heart

Expertise

Trauma and PTSD

Types of Therapy

Trauma Focused

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20-$40

Group Meets

Every other Sat 10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.

Email Yashira Brooks about this group or call - (240) 410-1261

Location

Primary Location

Oxon Hill, MD 20745

(240) 410-1261

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Baltimore, MD 21228

(240) 410-1261

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

Federal Hill

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions (upon request and depending on the location). I am available during evenings and some weekends.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call for a free consultation now - (240) 410-1261

I offer teletherapy and in-person sessions (upon request and depending on the location). I am available during evenings and some weekends.

Yashira Brooks

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, NCC, LCPC , DBT, TFCBT, CSTIP

Call for a free consultation now - (240) 410-1261