Therapist profile
Brooke Elliott, LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Life Stress
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New Jersey / 44SC06318900
- NPI1265251276
- Experience6 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationNew Jersey
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Brooke
Brooke Elliott is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with six years of professional experience. She focuses on practical concerns such as stress, anxiety, grief, anger, self-esteem, depression, and relationship and parenting issues. She also works with people facing health-related stress from chronic illness and other life transitions.
Brooke approaches sessions from a client-centered stance. She treats the person in front of her as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. In practice that means listening first, asking clear questions, and helping people identify small steps they can try between meetings.
She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thinking that feed frustration and low mood. That can involve breaking down a situation into manageable pieces and testing practical alternatives. Solution-focused work is used when someone wants quick, actionable changes to handle specific problems.
Motivational interviewing appears in conversations about change and when someone feels stuck or ambivalent. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented rather than scripted. Brooke helps people set realistic goals and track progress over time.
People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer ways to notice triggers and calmer responses. Brooke also supports those dealing with grief, caregiver stress, chronic health issues, and life transitions. She works in English and practices in New Jersey.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Brooke uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on each person's experience and goals. That approach means sessions tend to begin with open listening, then move to concrete concerns the client brings up. It helps when someone needs to be heard and to build on their existing strengths.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical changes. In online sessions this often looks like reviewing recent situations together, noticing thoughts and behaviors, and planning experiments to test new responses. CBT can be useful for anxiety, anger, and low mood.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brooke will collaborate with the client to pick methods that fit their goals and preferences. She checks in about what helps and adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit more easily into a workday, cut travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when needed. Discussing how sessions will work is part of the first appointment so practical arrangements match daily life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people address stress, anxiety, grief, anger, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and health-related stress from chronic illness.
What is her style in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and conversational. She listens for strengths, asks focused questions, and works on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of professional social work experience as an LCSW in New Jersey.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey and practices in that state.
Can she see people who speak other languages or live abroad?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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