Brooke Lesley

Brooke Lesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Oregon with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue. Brooke also works with people facing attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, dissociation, domestic violence, gender dysphoria, and those exploring life purpose.

Brooke draws attention to how the body and mind interact. She notices physical sensations that appear with thoughts and memories and uses those observations in sessions. That focus helps people recognize reactions as they happen and create different responses to stress and triggers.

Mindfulness and self-compassion are regular tools in her work. She invites clients to practice noticing thoughts and bodily signals without immediate judgment. These practices are used alongside talk-based exploration to help manage distress and build resilience.

Brooke approaches therapy from a client-centered stance. She treats the person as the expert on their own life and collaborates on goals and steps forward. That collaboration includes looking at values, meaning, and practical choices when someone feels stuck after a change or loss.

For people navigating trauma, she integrates techniques that include somatic awareness and EMDR elements when appropriate. Sessions aim to be practical and moment-to-moment, helping clients try new ways of responding outside the therapy room.

How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Brooke commonly uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. This approach helps people notice how they relate to others and to themselves, which can be useful when intimacy or relationship patterns feel stuck. Mindfulness Therapy is another frequent element; it teaches simple noticing exercises for thoughts and body sensations to reduce reactivity and improve focus during stressful moments.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Brooke treats clients as collaborators and will consider your goals, history, and preferences when suggesting methods. That means she will try ideas and adjust plans over time rather than committing you to a single method up front.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing sessions during breaks or from different locations. It can also let people use phone check-ins or shorter sessions when that better fits their day. Ask about the specific session lengths and formats offered when you schedule to find a practical arrangement that suits your routine.