Brook Bonnema (she/her)

I have worked for years with relationship issues such as abuse, infidelity, self worth, communication issues, parenting/co-parenting, and boundaries. Together we can come up with a plan on how to strengthen and truly enjoy all aspects of interpersonal relationships, intimate or otherwise. I am open to alternative relationship models as well.

I have worked with various individuals who may be going through anything from life transitions, stress, relationship issues, and those that may not know what is going on but they do not feel like themselves anymore. Often there is underlying anxiety and unresolved hurt. Through empathy, challenging thought patterns, and non judgement, we can work towards healing and growth.

I have over 15 years of working with situational and clinical depression. Through the use of cognitive behavioral therapy as well as aspects of behaviorism (positive and negative reinforcement) one can learn to cope with depression and heal from past traumas that can lead to depression. I am very knowledgeable in diagnostics and when to refer (and not refer) for medication management in conjunction with therapy.

I have an undergrad in Human Development and Family Sciences with a focus on Attachment Theory. This is the foundation of my thought process when it comes to interpersonal relationship, family dynamics, and parenting/post partum work. I love teaching clients about this framework and how it can benefit them in their personal lives.

CBT has been the primary treatment modality I have used when it comes to depression, anxiety, distorted thinking patterns, relationships, anger management, etc. I have worked with those struggling with abusive systems, abusive relationships, as well as major depression, anxiety, acute psychiatric disorders, and personality disorders.

I love solution focused work. I am pragmatic and a very logic driven person who also uses humor and realist views to figure out real solutions to your problems. I am results driven (thus why I enjoy focusing on behavior changes) and want to see successes together. I have worked in many agencies where my time with a client may be 5 sessions or less so this treatment approach has been very effective.