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Online therapist

Andromada Brooks

Compassionate, practical therapy for families

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Credentials
LMHC
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Florida
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Andromada

Andromada Brooks is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) who uses empathic, practical therapy to help people manage family and parenting challenges. She draws on eight years of experience to provide steady support for those facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, and relationship strain.

Her voice is warm and direct, aimed at parents and caregivers looking for clear help and real steps forward. She works in a calm, nonjudgmental way and focuses on building trust first.

Background and approach

That foundation helps people feel safe enough to talk about hard things. Sessions are a place to sort through what is upsetting you and to try new ways of coping that fit your life. Brooks uses a mix of well-established therapy methods.

She selects techniques that match each person’s needs, whether the work calls for coping skills, emotion work, or shifting unhelpful patterns of thinking. She also addresses issues often tied to family life like communication problems, divorce and separation, fatherhood issues, and codependency. Practical concerns such as addiction, domestic violence history, grief, and trauma are part of her experience.

She combines clear feedback with encouragement to help people take manageable steps. Clients receive a guide-style approach that balances challenge with support. Based in Florida, Brooks provides services in English and accepts international clients.

Her practice includes options for video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make room for what matters most. It teaches practical steps to take action toward values even when feelings are painful, which can help with anxiety, depression, and life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that lead to distress and then testing new, more helpful thoughts and behaviors. It is useful for stress, anxiety, mood symptoms, and problems that come from repetitive negative thinking.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on improving emotional connection in relationships. It helps partners and family members understand and respond to each other’s emotions, which can improve communication and intimacy.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative step. The therapist will ask about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together we will choose methods and adjust the plan as needed so the work fits your family and your schedule.

Online sessions offer flexibility and access from home. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, while phone sessions provide a simpler option when video isn’t possible. Live chat and text-based messaging can supplement care with shorter check-ins or reflections between meetings. These formats make it easier for parents and caregivers to keep therapy consistent around busy family life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and family problems. She also addresses related concerns like codependency, communication problems, abandonment, and fatherhood issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
The approach is compassionate, nonjudgmental, and practical. She focuses on building trust, offering clear feedback, and helping people try new coping strategies that fit their daily lives.
What background does she bring to sessions?
She has eight years of clinical experience working in a variety of settings with diverse clients. That background includes work with individuals, couples, and families on issues across the emotional and behavioral spectrum.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Florida LMHC MH16572 and practices out of Florida. The LMHC credential indicates licensure to provide mental health counseling in the state.
Which languages and regions are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. People who live outside the U.S. can still connect for online work.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple options are offered so families can choose what fits their schedule.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the sign-up and matching steps.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English

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