Brooke Mckenzie , LCSW, LICSW

Brooke Mckenzie is a licensed social worker practicing in Pennsylvania with 20 years of clinical experience. She holds the LCSW and the LICSW - professional social work licenses that recognize advanced training and clinical practice in behavioral health. Brooke focuses on helping people manage stress and anxiety, address addictions, recover from trauma and abuse, and work through depression, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person’s unique circumstances.

Her approach centers on respect, sensitivity, and compassion, with an emphasis on practical strategies that fit an individual's goals and life situation. Brooke acknowledges the courage it takes to begin therapy and affirms that first step for anyone who seeks support. She typically schedules most of her hours in the evenings from 8-10 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays to accommodate varying schedules. Brooke is not currently accepting new clients.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Brooke uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skill-building and emotional understanding. One common focus is structured skills work that helps people identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors and develop tools for managing symptoms and daily challenges - this approach is useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

Another emphasis is trauma-informed care that prioritizes stabilization, pacing, and making sense of difficult experiences in ways that support healing and resilience. This approach can help people recovering from abuse or other traumatic events to regain a sense of safety and control over their lives.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brooke works with each person to explore their needs, goals, and preferences and adjusts methods over time so the treatment fits the individual rather than the other way around.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats support continuity of care and flexibility, allowing licensed professionals to work with clients in ways that match their daily routines and communication preferences.