Brooke Mckenzie , LCSW, LICSW

Brooke Mckenzie is a licensed social worker practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of professional experience. She has worked extensively with people coping with stress and anxiety, substance use concerns, trauma and abuse, and depressive symptoms. Brooke approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts conversations and treatment plans to reflect each individual’s specific needs and goals.

Brooke holds the credentials LCSW and LICSW, which indicate advanced clinical social work licensure and training in providing mental health services. She recognizes that beginning therapy requires courage and acknowledges the effort it takes to reach out for support. While she aims to accommodate scheduling needs when possible, most of her availability is in the evenings from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays, which can benefit people who need appointments outside typical workday hours.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Brooke uses evidence-based approaches that focus on practical change and healing. Cognitive and behavioral strategies help people identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and replace them with more effective ways of thinking and acting; these techniques are often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Trauma-informed approaches prioritize safety, trust, and pacing while addressing the effects of trauma and abuse, helping clients process difficult experiences at a manageable rate. Skill-building and relapse prevention techniques offer concrete tools for coping, managing cravings, and maintaining progress when dealing with addictions or life transitions.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Brooke works with each person to determine which techniques best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The aim is to find methods that feel useful and sustainable for the individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility by allowing sessions through video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of treatment when in-person visits are not possible, while still working with licensed professionals and therapists who guide the process.