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 optimal mental health. Donna Brooks graduated with a Master of Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago. She is trained in the Gottman method of couples therapy as well as understanding and supporting the autonomic nervous system as a polyvagal theory and trauma informed therapist. Donna is a trained EMDR and ACT practitioner and utilizes mindfulness and acceptance as a way to move towards the valued life we want with strengthened psychological flexibility. She incorporates Internal Family Systems/Parts work into the therapeutic sessions in a compassionate and respectful way with clients. 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 marital/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 always hope for healing and becoming a more balanced and whole human being!

Illinois LCSW License #149.021592

Member National Association of Social Workers

Insurance accepted: BCBS PPO, Aetna, Cigna,

Humana, Medicare, and United Healthcare