- Practical coping skills
- Work through past pain
- Focus on daily life
About Brook
Brook Algarin is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who focuses on helping people move past persistent fear, self-doubt, and exhaustion. She speaks plainly about the weight of everyday life and the scenes from the past that keep coming back. Brook aims to help people feel more relaxed and present in daily moments rather than on edge or worn out.
Brook draws on 25 years of experience to guide practical steps forward. Sessions often begin with listening to what feels most urgent, then trying simple changes that can be used between meetings. She uses approaches that help people notice unhelpful thinking, regulate strong emotions, and work through traumatic memories at a pace that fits them.
Many clients come wanting relief from anxiety, depression, stress, or sleep problems. Brook also supports people facing parenting strain, relationship and family difficulties, codependency, grief around infertility, caregiver stress, and challenges that come up in midlife. She meets people where they are and looks for doable shifts that reduce overwhelm.
Her work blends client-centered conversation with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. She may also use mindfulness practices and EMDR techniques when appropriate to process stuck memories. Brook explains approaches simply and helps people choose what feels right.
Brook practices in South Carolina and works in English. If you think this approach might fit, start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling based on therapist availability.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person without judgment. Online meetings let Brook and the person she meets concentrate on what matters most, talk through pressing feelings, and set practical goals for daily life.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior. In sessions it often leads to simple exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and behaving, which can be scheduled into a busy day.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. These skills are easy to practice between online sessions and can be reviewed together to track progress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brook will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and what feels manageable. She explains options and adjusts the plan as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online care can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel time, supporting short check-ins when schedules are tight, and allowing people to practice skills in their usual routines. Licensed professionals can often use a mix of conversation, guided exercises, and at-home practices that align with therapy goals.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Brook help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, parenting strain, self-esteem issues, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related areas such as codependency and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical. She listens first, then suggests small, manageable changes and skills to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
Brook has 25 years of clinical experience working with a variety of life stressors and mental health concerns.
Where is Brook licensed and practicing?
She holds a South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor credential, listed as LPC, and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with Brook?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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