John Brooks, LPC, LMFT
Therapist in Louisiana
John Brooks is a licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical work in Louisiana.
- Licensed inLouisiana
- License1335, 7125
- NPI 1699201913
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About John
John Brooks is a licensed counselor and marriage and family therapist with ten years of clinical work in Louisiana. He emphasizes a collaborative, down-to-earth style and treats therapy as a practical way to change daily patterns. He welcomes people who are nervous about starting therapy and acknowledges that first steps can feel hard.
In sessions he aims to build a steady, understanding space where clients can talk through addictions, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges.
Background and approach
He also supports people facing attachment issues, trauma, body-image concerns, chronic illness stress, and work-related burnout. He works from several approaches so conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of him. John uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early bonds affect present relationships and sense of safety.
He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and take small, meaningful steps toward them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used when patterns of thought and behavior need practical restructuring. Sessions are straightforward and centered on the client’s goals.
He listens first, then helps choose strategies that fit each person’s life and pace. He aims for clear, doable steps rather than long lists of techniques. People who prefer a calm, practical therapist who respects their story may find his approach helpful.
He works in English and is available for international clients by online formats. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule their first appointment.
Credentials
- LMFT (Louisiana)
- License 1335 · expires December 2026
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 7125 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1699201913 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything John lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hearing impaired
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Trichotillomania
- Visually impaired
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches John names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How John Uses Attachment, ACT, and Client-Centered Work Online
John draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relationships shape current patterns in intimacy and trust; this can help people understand why they react the way they do in close relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is used to clarify what matters to a person and to support small committed actions that align with those values. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the focus on the client's perspective, offering empathy and reflection so people feel heard before working on change.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each client to match methods to specific goals and life circumstances. Discussions early in therapy shape whether more attachment-focused exploration, values work with ACT, or skill-based sessions will be most useful.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving practical flexibility. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction for relationship and attachment work. Phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging offer shorter, more frequent touchpoints for coaching, skill practice, and ongoing support between longer sessions.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people manage addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He takes a down-to-earth, collaborative approach that centers the client's experience. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps rather than lengthy theory.
How much experience does he have?
He has ten years of professional work experience providing therapy in Louisiana and with clients remotely.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) and LMFT (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist) credentials and practices out of Louisiana.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session based on the therapist's availability.
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