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Brook Teoli-Phelps, LCSW

Compassionate, practical support for life transitions

Credential held
LCSW
Practises from
Texas
Years in practice
4
Languages
English
Methods listed
6
Sessions
Online

About Brook

Brook Teoli-Phelps is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people through major life transitions and intense emotions. She centers care on perinatal mental health, grief and end-of-life concerns, and the effects of trauma and anxiety. Brook aims to create a calm, clear space where people can talk through what feels overwhelming and figure out next steps.

Brook uses practical, evidence-based methods to help people build coping skills and increase resilience.

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Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and on mindfulness to steady strong feelings. Her work also honors attachment needs and relationships as part of healing. People come to Brook for issues like postpartum depression, pregnancy-related stress, isolation, and suicidal thoughts.

She also supports those processing bereavement and hospice-related decisions. Neurodiversity concerns such as autism and Asperger syndrome are included in her focus areas. Brook brings four years of clinical experience to her practice in Texas and holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential, LCSW.

Sessions are offered in English and are delivered through video, phone, live chat, or text messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Her style is collaborative and respectful. She listens for what matters most, then helps set practical goals.

Many clients find this approach useful when they need clear steps and compassionate support during hard moments.

Approach to online therapy and practical tools

Brook uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns into manageable actions. This approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and the negative thoughts that follow trauma.

She also uses client-centered therapy, which means sessions focus on the person in front of her. The therapist listens with curiosity and works alongside the client to set goals and decide next steps that feel right for them.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brook will discuss methods and adapt them based on a client’s goals, needs, and preferences. That collaboration helps make sure sessions feel meaningful and do-able.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which gives practical flexibility. Video works well for in-depth conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a break or require less bandwidth. Live chat or messaging are shorter options for check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing feels easier than speaking.

These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around family, work, and medical schedules while using approaches that suit individual needs.
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Frequently asked questions

What issues does Brook commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and depression. Additional focus areas include postpartum depression, pregnancy and childbirth, isolation, and post-traumatic stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach blends attachment-based and client-centered care with practical techniques. Sessions aim to be collaborative, calm, and focused on real-world coping skills.
What experience does she bring?
Brook has four years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns. She draws on that background to offer structured and supportive care.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She practices in Texas and holds the credential LCSW, listed as TX LCSW 106919.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for those living in the therapist's service region.
How are sessions conducted and billed?
Sessions can be video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Costs vary with location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.