Licensed clinical social worker recordOregon

Brooke Lesley, LCSW

Oregon

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Trauma and life changes

Credentials check

Credentials: LCSW
Licensed in Utah: LCSW, licence 9094604-3501
Licensed in Oregon: LCSW, licence L18111
NPI: 1700446689
Experience: 12 years
Languages: English
Location: Oregon

These details come from information Brooke supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

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Mindfulness practices
Attachment-based work
EMDR and somatic

About Brooke

Brooke Lesley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Oregon with 12 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, life changes, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

Brooke notices how the body and mind interact. She pays attention to bodily sensations that show up alongside thoughts and memories. She uses that awareness to help people respond to triggers and stressful moments with more ease.

In sessions she encourages mindfulness and practices that build self-kindness. Brooke frames these practices as skills to reduce distress and strengthen resilience. She also uses attachment-focused ideas to look at how early relationships affect present patterns.

Brooke describes the person in the room as the expert on their own life. She works collaboratively to identify goals and practical steps toward them. Conversations can include exploring values, shifting unhelpful beliefs, and practicing new ways of responding to stress.

Her approach also includes techniques drawn from client-centered and existential therapy and, when appropriate, EMDR and somatic-informed work. These methods are used to address trauma, grief, and transitions and to help people reconnect with what matters to them.

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How Brooke’s approaches translate to online work

Brooke uses attachment-based work to look at how early relationship patterns affect current reactions. That approach focuses on connection and its influence on how people relate to others and to stress, and it can help with relationship-related anxiety and attachment issues.

She also practices client-centered therapy, which centers the person's perspective and priorities. In these sessions the therapist listens, reflects, and follows what matters most to the client to help clarify goals and next steps.

EMDR and somatic-informed techniques are part of her toolkit for trauma and grief. EMDR focuses on processing distressing memories, while somatic work pays attention to body sensations that accompany thoughts and feelings. These methods are used to reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and to improve regulation.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. Brooke will discuss options, try approaches that fit a person's goals, and adjust plans based on what helps. The decision about which method to use evolves from conversation about needs and preferences.

Confirm current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online sessions can include fitting appointments into a workday, avoiding travel time, or choosing shorter check-ins when life is busy. Online work can make it easier to keep therapy consistent while managing everyday responsibilities.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Coping with life changes

Also works with

Addictions LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDomestic violence Family of origin issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySomatizationWomen's issues Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyExistential TherapyEye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

12+ years

Listed in

Utah, Oregon

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, career concerns, bipolar disorder, depression, and compassion fatigue.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and practical. She uses mindfulness, attachment-based ideas, client-centered conversation, and body-focused techniques to reduce distress.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 12 years of experience working as a trauma-informed therapist and clinical social worker.

What are her credentials and where is she licensed?

She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds the OR LCSW and UT LCSW credentials, with practice based in Oregon.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions arranged and paid for?

Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To get started, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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