Vernee Brooks, LPC, LMHC
Licensed Professional Counselor & Licensed Mental Health Counselor
So, let me tell you a little about me.
I am a born and raised Jersey girl who recently moved to the south. With that being said, life is a bit different now that the weather doesn’t hurt my face but tribulations will follow you where ever you go. With that knowledge, I maintain my wellness toolbox, do my self care, and remember to check in. It is important for me to ensure my clients grow to a space where they are able to do the same thing. My style of therapy includes talk therapy as we uncover what’s necessary for you as a person. After that differing modalities are entered in as well as skills to continue the work at home. My hope is that after you no longer come to me, that you no longer need me.
I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I specialize in childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, race issues, and women’s issues. I am also passionate about working with creatives. With over 10 year experience in the field I have honed my skills in various therapeutic techniques to better show up for my clients. My passion for therapy was born out of my innate ability to somehow relate to most people and be the person they come to in times of crisis. It did not take me long to recognize my super power on this earth and I hope to use it to help strengthen 1 person at a time in learning theirs and thriving in it.
SPECIALIZED TRAININGS
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Childhood Trauma (including neglect, physical abuse and sexual abuse), adult survivors of childhood trauma and children of narcissists.
Expertise in trauma-informed treatments. Ms. Brooks worked in Mental Hospitals, Group settings, Inpatient and Outpatient facilities and in home. She would help people identify, process, and grow through their past traumas and uncover who they were meant to be.
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Experience working with parents individually & parent couples for neurodivergent children (specifically ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectually Disabled and Down Syndrome) and children with high needs (those that require significant physical and/or emotional support). She has also worked with co-parents (for divorced/blended families), parent groups and parent-child dyads. Ms. Brooks has experience providing treatment within the hospital, group homes and going directly into family homes.
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Vernee helps support couples navigating parenting concerns, communication issues, childhood trauma and/or attachment issues and BIPOC concerns. Vernee also enjoys incorporating faith & spirituality in her couples work as well. She also has experience supporting blending families.
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Adolescent DBT for teens & young adults with borderline personality disorder, suicidality, self-harming & emotion regulation issues.
Ms. Brooks has experience treating children, adolescent and young adults with developmental or social disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Mood Disorder believed to adjust to Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) in adulthood.
Education & Certifications
MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Walden University
BA in Psychology, Rutgers University
Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples, Psychodynamic Therapy (Relational & Attachment-Based)
Licensure
I provide in person therapy in Houston, TX and am licensed to provide virtual therapy in New York & New Jersey.
Licensed Professional Counselor (NJ, TX, NY)
15 years working in Mental Health
10 years working with Developmental Disabilities
Interested in Working Together?
I accept insurance through out-of-network benefits. My fees range from $250-$325. Additionally, I have a few sliding scale spots for those with financial difficulties.
Let’s check to see if your insurance provides out-of-network benefits.
