Joel Brooks

Joel Brooks Verified Provider

Clinical Social Worker/therapist (813) 978-3960

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About Me

As a licensed therapist with over four decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges. My practice centers on creating a compassionate, affirming space for clients navigating diverse personal experiences—from relationship dynamics and identity exploration to managing stress, anxiety, and emotional transitions.

I bring a depth of understanding to working with individuals across various life stages, with particular expertise in addressing communication challenges, social anxiety, trauma recovery, and personal growth. My approach is deeply respectful, client-centered, and designed to honor each person’s unique journey.

My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop self-understanding, build resilience, and cultivate meaningful connections. Whether you’re experiencing workplace stress, relationship difficulties, or seeking deeper personal insights, I’m committed to supporting your path toward healing and self-discovery.

I welcome individuals from all backgrounds and identities, offering a non-judgmental, supportive environment where you can explore your experiences and develop powerful strategies for personal transformation.

Payment Options

Cost

  • Individual Session: $125
  • Couples Session: $200
  • Sliding Scale Available

Orientation & Focus

Ages Treated

Adults (18+), Seniors (65+)

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups, Individuals

Languages Spoken

English

Religions

Jewish

Populations

LGBTQ+, Little People, People Living with HIV/AIDS, Racial Justice Advocates, Sex Workers, Single Mothers

Ethnicity

African American, Hispanic and Latino

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Career difficulties
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Eating Disorder
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Pain Management
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Abandonment
  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & Foster Care
  • Aging & Senior Issues
  • Anger Management
  • Antisocial Personality
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Autism
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Body Image
  • Cancer
  • Career Issues
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Chronic Pain & Illness
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Eating Disorders
  • Emptiness
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Fatherhood Issues
  • Fertility issues
  • Forgiveness
  • Gambling
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Hoarding
  • Hospice & End of Life
  • Immigration Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Infidelity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Jealousy
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Men's Issues
  • Midlife Crisis
  • Money & Financial Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • Narcissism
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Parenting
  • Personality Disorders
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory & Non-Monogamy
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Dysfunction
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Sleep & Insomnia
  • Social Anxiety
  • Somatization
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
  • Trichotillomania
  • Women's Issues
  • Workplace Issues
  • Young Adult Issues

Treatment Options

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Somatic Psychotherapy
  • Systemic Therapy
  • Trauma Focused

Locations

Main Location

3500 E Fletcher Ave
Tampa, Florida 33613
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