Brooke Bodar , LPC

Brooke Bodar grew up in a small Wyoming town, developing an early affinity for horses and the outdoors that continues to shape her life. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders in 2013 and initially worked with people who had speech disorders before deciding to address the deeper emotional and psychological factors affecting clients. Pursuing that interest, she earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2016 and began practicing in community mental health as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

After relocating to another rural community with her husband, dog, and horses, Brooke became a mother in 2017, a change that influenced her professional path and priorities. She transitioned into school counseling while maintaining a part-time private mental health practice. She is also pursuing certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy. As an LPC she emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, grounding clinical work in unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity to help people explore their experiences and make meaningful choices.

Brooke works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, forgiveness, life purpose, financial stress, mood disorders, postpartum depression, post-traumatic stress, self-love, workplace challenges, and young adult issues. In her free time she enjoys riding horses, spending time in the mountains, and being with her family and animals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Brooke draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and emotionally-focused therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and acceptance, creating a space for clients to explore values, identity, and self-esteem while building confidence to make changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Emotionally-focused therapy (EFT) attends to emotions and attachment patterns, helping individuals and families improve connection, regulate strong feelings, and repair relational ruptures.

Finding the right approach is often part of the therapeutic process. Brooke works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in planning and pacing their care.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can happen by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, manage transportation constraints, and maintain continuity of care across locations. These options allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver meaningful, goal-focused support in ways that suit individual lifestyles.