Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street Space

Donna Brooks, LCSW & Crystal Street space

Donna Brooks is a licensed clinical social worker offering counseling in a safe and creative space supporting clients on their continued journey of mental, emotional, and spiritual wholeness. She encompasses an eclectic, intuitive and holistic approach, meeting her clients where they are and working in concert with them in their healing and mental health journey. Donna Brooks graduated with a Master of Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago. Donna is a trained EMDR and ACT practitioner and utilizes mindfulness and acceptance as a way to move towards a valued life with strengthened psychological flexibility. She incorporates Internal Family Systems/Parts work into the therapeutic sessions in a compassionate and respectful way. Donna brings a strong understanding of the autonomic nervous system and polyvagal theory, utilizing somatic exercises to connect with the body and move/release energy. Donna Brooks brings a welcoming, warm, affirming, and open-minded presence to the therapeutic relationship. All are welcomed to come as you are, regardless of religion, race, gender identity, or sexual orientation. This is a space to be and become your most authentic self.

If you are dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, loss, parenting challenges, or relationship issues, she will partner with you and support you on this journey. Donna works with clients across the stages of development in life from young adult through the senior years.

In the words of songwriter and poet, Leonard Cohen, she reminds us, “There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” There is hope and possibilities.

Illinois LCSW License #149.021592

Insurance accepted: BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna,

Humana, Medicare, and United Healthcare