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Areas of focus include addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, military and veteran's issues, and <a href=\"/library/ptsd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">PTSD</a>.</p><p>As a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of service, Brookins works with people navigating life's complexities, including PTSD and chronic pain, particularly within the military community. Brookins graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology.</p><p>She has extensive post-graduate training in psychological trauma, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment. She uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.</p><p>Brookins also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to mental health concerns.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person · Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Georgia</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/columbus-ga\">Columbus, GA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/stephanie-brookins#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/stephanie-brookins#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/stephanie-brookins#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/stephanie-brookins#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Military and Veteran's Issues</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Family</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>MS, NCC, LPC</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Georgia</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Columbus, GA</h3><address>1661 13th St<br>102<br>Columbus, GA 31901</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7063227911\">706-322-7911</a>Visit website</div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Stephanie Brookins?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/stephanie-brookins\" href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>","text":"Home People Stephanie Brookins Stephanie Brookins Licensed Professional Counselor MS, NCC, LPC Columbus, GA About Contributions Care Stephanie Brookins is a licensed professional counselor in Columbus, GA. Areas of focus include addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, military and veteran's issues, and PTSD. As a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of service, Brookins works with people navigating life's complexities, including PTSD and chronic pain, particularly within the military community. Brookins graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology. She has extensive post-graduate training in psychological trauma, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment. She uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist. Brookins also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to mental health concerns. 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Areas of focus include addiction, anxiety, depression, grief, military and veteran's issues, and <a href=\"/library/ptsd\" class=\"article-inline-link\" data-context-link=\"360\">PTSD</a>.</p><p>As a licensed professional counselor with nearly two decades of service, Brookins works with people navigating life's complexities, including PTSD and chronic pain, particularly within the military community. Brookins graduated from Columbus State University with a Master of Science in Community Counseling and a Bachelor of Science in Sociology and Psychology.</p><p>She has extensive post-graduate training in psychological trauma, family therapy, and substance abuse treatment. She uses Cognitive Behavior Therapy, including Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD, and is an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist.</p><p>Brookins also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy, offering a comprehensive approach to mental health concerns.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Couples · Family · Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person · Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Georgia</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/columbus-ga\">Columbus, GA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/addiction\">Addiction</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/substance-use-disorders\">Substance Use Disorders</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Addiction</li><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Grief</li><li>Military and Veteran's Issues</li><li>PTSD</li><li>Stress</li><li>Substance Abuse</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Couples</li><li>Family</li><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>MS, NCC, LPC</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Georgia</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Columbus, GA</h3><address>1661 13th St<br>102<br>Columbus, GA 31901</address></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:7063227911\">706-322-7911</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Stephanie Brookins?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/stephanie-brookins\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}