Brook Algarin

Brook Algarin is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) in South Carolina with 25 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, self-esteem, depression, and life purpose.

She notices that many clients look fine on the outside but feel something missing inside. She talks with people who are tired of replaying scenes from the past or feeling out of control. Sessions focus on what change would actually look like in daily life rather than abstract ideas.

In sessions she uses client-centered work alongside practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy. That means conversations that listen first, then try concrete steps to reduce worry, handle strong emotions, and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness techniques and narrative approaches are also offered to help people reframe painful memories.

Brook has experience with trauma and abuse and also uses EMDR where appropriate to address distressing memories. She helps people managing sleep problems, panic, bipolar concerns, and relational stress. She also supports people dealing with midlife questions, life purpose, caregiving strain, and blended family issues.

Her style is direct and practical. Clients can expect clear discussion of problems, short-term tools to try between sessions, and ongoing review of what is working. To begin, readers are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling flow to set a first session and discuss current goals.

How Brook’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what matters to the client. In online sessions this means time to describe what feels off and for the therapist to clarify priorities and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) uses straightforward exercises to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions are used to teach these exercises, review homework, and adjust strategies for real-life situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. It can provide concrete tools for managing intense feelings and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brook will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their goals, symptoms, and preferences. She checks in regularly and adapts the plan based on what helps and what doesn’t.

Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because specific formats are not listed in the profile. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing workday or evening check-ins. They also let the therapist share worksheets, track homework, and run short skills practice between visits. Ask about the current session options when scheduling to match format with practical needs.