Brooke Santos , LICSW, LCSW, CSW

Brooke Santos is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anxiety, grief, stress, and shifts in life. She draws on practical, evidence-based techniques to help clients build self-compassion and stronger communication skills. Brooke focuses on women's issues and supports people exploring identity, sexuality, and personal growth.

Brooke uses straightforward tools to help people cope with mood changes and painful life events. Sessions include learning coping strategies, working through difficult emotions, and practicing ways to speak up and connect with others. She also addresses loneliness, social anxiety, and struggles with self-esteem in clear, manageable steps.

People facing chronic illness, caregiver strain, or long-term pain find concrete strategies to ease daily stress. Brooke helps untangle guilt, shame, and forgiveness so clients can move forward at their own pace. She pairs symptom-focused work with attention to life purpose and values.

With six years of clinical experience, Brooke combines empathy with practical goal-setting. She aims to make change feel realistic and steady rather than overwhelming. Sessions are collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Brooke holds an MA and the credentials LICSW, LCSW, and CSW. She practices in Georgia and conducts therapy in English. Her approach emphasizes clear steps, emotional safety, and support for identity exploration.

Therapeutic Techniques and How They Work Online

Brooke draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and emotional understanding. One approach emphasizes building self-compassion and managing negative self-talk through step-by-step exercises and reflective work. This helps with low self-esteem, guilt, and shame by teaching gentler ways to relate to yourself.

Another common focus is communication skill building, which uses role practice and clear feedback to improve how people express needs and set boundaries. That work often helps reduce relationship stress and social anxiety by creating safer ways to connect with others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brooke collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. She adjusts techniques over time so sessions stay practical and relevant.

Online therapy makes those approaches easier to use for many people. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues during role practice. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging allow for ongoing support and brief reflections between sessions. These options add flexibility so therapy can fit into busy days and different routines.