John Brooks, LPC, LMFT
Experienced Louisiana therapist for relationships and addictions
- Addictions recovery
- Relationship and family
- LGBT and trauma
About John Brooks
John Brooks is a licensed therapist practicing in Louisiana with 10 years of professional experience. He holds LPC and LMFT credentials - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and LMFT stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - and he draws on that training to support people facing a wide range of life challenges. His work includes assisting individuals and families with addictions, relationship and family conflicts, intimacy concerns, parenting struggles, stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder, ADHD, and issues related to LGBT identities and compassion fatigue.
John approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to address what feels overwhelming. He blends evidence-informed methods with a respectful, client-centered stance to help clients clarify values, repair attachment patterns, and build practical coping skills. John recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and aims to create a welcoming, collaborative space for people ready to engage in change on the platform.
John approaches therapy from the perspective that each person is the expert on their own story and brings strengths that can be mobilized to address what feels overwhelming. He blends evidence-informed methods with a respectful, client-centered stance to help clients clarify values, repair attachment patterns, and build practical coping skills. John recognizes that taking the first step toward therapy takes courage and aims to create a welcoming, collaborative space for people ready to engage in change on the platform.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Gottman Method Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems Systemic Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does John Brooks have?
John Brooks has 10 years of professional experience.
Is John Brooks a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credentials LPC and LMFT. License details are LA LPC 7125 and LA LMFT 1335.
In which languages does John Brooks provide therapy?
John Brooks provides therapy in English.
Where is John Brooks located?
John Brooks is located in Louisiana.
How can I work with John Brooks as my therapist?
You can work with John Brooks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does John Brooks work with international clients?
Yes, John Brooks works with international clients.
How much does therapy with John Brooks 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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 Care
John Brooks integrates several evidence-informed approaches to help clients meet their goals. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking committed action toward a meaningful life - it can be useful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationship patterns shape current connections and emotional responses, and it helps with relational conflict, intimacy concerns, and attachment wounds. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, non-directive stance where the therapist supports the client's own insight and growth, often aiding self-esteem, coping, and decision-making.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work, and John collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they review progress and adjust strategies as therapy evolves.
Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing licensed professionals to meet clients where they are and fit care into busy schedules. These options can make ongoing support more accessible for people with varied routines, geographic constraints, or international needs.