Brooke Ayoub, LMHC - Therapist in New York

About Brooke

Brooke Ayoub is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) based in New York with five years of clinical experience. She brings training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - and blends that with practical, down-to-earth support. Brooke focuses on common and stressful life problems such as anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, and family concerns.

She uses clear, steady guidance to help parents and individuals take the next step forward.

Background and approach

Brooke combines trauma-aware care with straightforward coping skills. She has worked in a range of mental health settings supporting people in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Her background includes helping clients who face mood disorders, trauma, and relationship or family struggles.

Brooke also draws on vocational rehabilitation training to support work-related questions and life transitions. Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the person’s needs. She uses methods from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered work, and EMDR where appropriate.

Mindfulness and breathing practices are offered when helpful to reduce stress and improve focus. Parents looking for practical tools will find attention to communication, boundaries, and daily routines. Brooke emphasizes small, manageable changes and skills that can be used at home.

Her aim is to help clients build routines that reduce overwhelm and improve family functioning. Brooke respects each person’s goals and prefers to work together to set clear steps. She encourages questions about how therapy will fit into family life and school or work schedules.

Families and individuals can expect a calm, direct approach that focuses on what helps most now.

How her approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT - helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It focuses on values and small actions that move life in the desired direction, which can be useful for parenting stress and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - CBT - breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete tools to change unhelpful patterns. It is effective for anxiety, low mood, and day-to-day coping. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR - is a trauma-focused method that can reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related symptoms when used as part of a treatment plan.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Brooke collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, comfort level, and family needs. She checks in frequently and adjusts tactics based on what is helping and what is not.

Online sessions are offered by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier for families. These options support flexibility for busy parents, allow follow-up between sessions, and make it simpler to keep therapy consistent during life transitions. Licensed professionals can use these formats to teach skills, guide EMDR when appropriate, and practice new communication habits in real time.

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 concerns does Brooke address?

Brooke works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self-esteem, anger, career questions, bipolar disorder, depression, and coaching needs. She also focuses on blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, chronic illness, communication problems, and related concerns.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions emphasize practical skills, grounding exercises, and collaborative planning.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Brooke has five years of experience working in various mental health settings, including crisis intervention and suicide prevention. That work has informed her trauma-aware approach.

Where is she licensed and based?

She is a licensed mental health counselor - LMHC - in New York with the registration number NY LMHC 015063 and practices from New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Brooke offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are fees and starting set up?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 5 years
Licensed: New York
Languages: English

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