- Attachment-based methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Body-focused work
About Brooke
Brooke Lesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Oregon with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are carrying heavy feelings such as guilt and shame, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes. She also supports people facing chronic illness, caregiver stress, and relationship or intimacy-related worries.
Brooke pays attention to how the body and mind interact. She notes the bodily sensations that come with thoughts and memories and uses that awareness during sessions. Simple awareness of body signals is a practical starting point for changing how people respond to stress and triggers.
Her sessions often include mindfulness practices and work to build more compassionate self-talk. She frames clients as experts in their own lives and focuses on strengthening what already works. This approach aims to increase the ability to manage distress and widen perspective beyond limiting beliefs.
Brooke also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. For people with trauma, she incorporates methods that address distress stored in the body and memory. Together with clients she explores options for creating a life that feels more meaningful and manageable.
Brooke’s background centers on trauma-informed care, grief and loss, and life transitions. She draws on multiple approaches in flexible, straightforward ways and encourages practical skills that can be used between sessions.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Brooke uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That approach focuses on relationship dynamics and how people connect or protect themselves in close relationships, which can help with intimacy concerns, attachment issues, and relationship stress.She also draws on mindfulness practices that teach simple attention and breathing skills. Those practices help with anxiety, stress, and grounding during moments of strong emotion. For trauma-related concerns she incorporates body-focused methods that notice physical sensations connected to memory, helping people name and work with what they feel.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brooke collaborates with clients to choose what fits their needs and preferences, checking in about what helps and changing course when needed. That collaborative process is ongoing rather than one-time.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also allow a client to use audio-only sessions when bandwidth is limited or a camera-free visit feels better. Ask about the practical options when you schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Utah, Oregon
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and related issues such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt and shame?
She uses body awareness and mindfulness to notice how these feelings show up, then works with clients to shift unhelpful beliefs and develop kinder self-talk.
What is her clinical background?
She has 12 years of clinical experience focused on trauma-informed care, life transitions, and grief and loss.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Oregon and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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