Erica R. Brooks, LPC
Missouri LPC focused on trauma and relationships
- 29 years experience
- Attachment-based and CBT
- Family and trauma focus
About Erica R. Brooks
Erica R. Brooks has devoted her career to serving children, adolescents, and families in the St. Louis, Missouri metropolitan area, bringing decades of hands-on experience in residential treatment, outpatient mental health services, and foster care and adoption agencies. Her work has focused on young people whose life circumstances caused profound emotional and psychological harm, with a clear mission to reduce the long-term impact of those early experiences and to increase the likelihood of a healthier adulthood.
As her practice evolved, she began supporting adults who sought help with relationships, parenting, and broader life satisfaction. In many cases the struggles adults face trace back to difficult childhood experiences, which reinforced her commitment to both youth-focused healing and adult treatment that addresses the whole person. Erica uses an eclectic clinical approach that draws on concepts from several traditional counseling theories to tailor care to each individual.
She considers personal history, personality, values, and therapeutic needs when shaping treatment, believing that individualized care is essential to building trust and creating a safe environment for meaningful work. Erica holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - a state license that indicates training and qualification to provide mental health services. She commends those who take the first step toward change and remains committed to supporting healing journeys.
As her practice evolved, she began supporting adults who sought help with relationships, parenting, and broader life satisfaction. In many cases the struggles adults face trace back to difficult childhood experiences, which reinforced her commitment to both youth-focused healing and adult treatment that addresses the whole person. Erica uses an eclectic clinical approach that draws on concepts from several traditional counseling theories to tailor care to each individual.
She considers personal history, personality, values, and therapeutic needs when shaping treatment, believing that individualized care is essential to building trust and creating a safe environment for meaningful work. Erica holds the LPC credential - Licensed Professional Counselor - a state license that indicates training and qualification to provide mental health services. She commends those who take the first step toward change and remains committed to supporting healing journeys.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsDependent personalityEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameInfidelityLife purposePost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Erica R. Brooks have?
She has 29 years of experience.
Is Erica R. Brooks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: MO LPC 2008034730.
In which languages does Erica R. Brooks provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Erica R. Brooks located?
She is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Erica R. Brooks as my therapist?
You can work with Erica R. Brooks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Erica R. Brooks work with international clients?
Erica R. Brooks does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Erica R. Brooks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care Options
Erica integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) into her work. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape current patterns and is often helpful for people dealing with attachment issues, abandonment, or relationship difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own experience and strengths, offering a nonjudgmental space that supports growth around parenting, self-esteem, and life purpose. CBT focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and can be useful for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and unhelpful coping patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Erica and other licensed professionals will collaborate with each individual to determine the best fit based on needs, goals, and personal preferences. This collaborative process allows adjustments over time as progress and priorities evolve.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging adds practical flexibility to care. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, connect from different locations within her service area, and maintain continuity of treatment when life changes occur. Licensed therapists can adapt these formats to support ongoing therapy and to meet clients where they are.