Brook Algarin, LPC

Guides healing from trauma and chronic stress

LPC Licensed Professional Counselor
25 years experience
Trauma and anxiety focus

About Brook Algarin

Brook Algarin recognizes the experience of looking like life is together on the outside while feeling worn down inside. She meets people who are managing jobs, family, school, and relationships yet carry a persistent sense that something is missing - recurring memories of past moments when they felt inadequate, scenes that pull them back into shame or loss of control, and the fatigue that comes from constantly holding a guarded posture. Brook writes about the toll of pretending everything is fine and the relief that comes when the effort to stay “strong” ends and real change begins.

She focuses on helping people move beyond those replayed scenes, reduce the burden of self-criticism, and find more ease in daily life. Brook supports clients who want to feel more peaceful, relaxed, and able to enjoy the present instead of being pulled back by old stories. She helps translate ideas like self-love, work-life balance, and mindfulness into practical steps that fit each person’s life. Brook Algarin is an LPC, a Licensed Professional Counselor, who draws on her experience to listen, validate, and partner with clients as they explore what lasting change looks like.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesSelf esteem Depression

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesGuilt and shameHoardingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Narrative Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Brook Algarin have?

Brook Algarin has 25 years of experience.

Is Brook Algarin a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are SC LPC 6182.

In which languages does Brook Algarin provide therapy?

Brook Algarin provides therapy in English.

Where is Brook Algarin located?

Brook Algarin is located in South Carolina.

How can I work with Brook Algarin as my therapist?

You can work with Brook Algarin through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Brook Algarin work with international clients?

Brook Algarin does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Brook Algarin cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Brook often uses Client-Centered Therapy, a collaborative approach that prioritizes the client's perspective and builds a trusting relationship. This method focuses on understanding each person's unique experience and supports growth by listening without judgment and reflecting what matters to the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is practical and skills-based, useful for addressing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and patterns that reinforce stress. Brook also incorporates EMDR for clients coping with traumatic memories - a structured approach that helps the brain process distressing experiences so those memories have less emotional charge.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Brook works together with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods over time so therapy fits the individual rather than expecting the individual to fit a single technique. This collaborative process helps clarify what will be most helpful in real life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - so people can access support from different locations and at times that fit their schedules. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care, balance therapy with busy lives, and try approaches that suit each person's comfort and communication style.

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