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Areas of focus include anxiety, stress, and trauma.</p><p>Brookins works with adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges through personal growth and resilience. 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id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"https://mentalhealth-v2.workspace-454808.chatgpt.site/community/self-care\">Self-Care</a></li></ul></section></section><section id=\"contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section id=\"care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><a id=\"care-tab-specialties\" 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Areas of focus include anxiety, stress, and trauma.</p><p>Brookins works with adolescents and young adults, helping them navigate life's challenges through personal growth and resilience. Brookins's therapeutic approach is informed by her extensive training in trauma, emotional regulation, and mind-body connections.</p><p>In addition to traditional counseling, Brookins offers practical assistance for eligible clients, addressing both mental health and basic needs.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Session formats</dt><dd>In-Person · Online/Video</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Connecticut</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/bridgeport-ct\">Bridgeport, CT</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/post-traumatic-stress-disorder\">Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/self-care\">Self-Care</a></li></ul></section></section><section id=\"contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section id=\"care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\" aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\"><a id=\"care-tab-specialties\" href=\"#specialties\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" href=\"#qualifications\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a id=\"care-tab-locations\" href=\"#locations\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a id=\"care-tab-connect\" href=\"#connect\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section id=\"specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Stress</li><li>Trauma</li></ul><h3>Compliance</h3><ul><li>HIPAA Compliant</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul><h3>Session formats</h3><ul><li>In-Person</li><li>Online/Video</li></ul></section><section id=\"qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Professional Counselor</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>LPC</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Connecticut</li></ul></div></div></section><section id=\"locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Bridgeport, CT</h3><address>Bridgeport, CT</address></div></section><section id=\"connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" 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\"><div><p>Bridgeport, CT</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:2036833402\">(203) 683-3402</a></div><a class=\"provider-secondary provider-website\" href=\"http://growingpeacecounseling.org?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=provider_website&amp;utm_id=site-people-valayshia-brookins&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Visit website</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Valayshia Brookins?</p><a href=\"/people/claim\" data-claim-listing=\"/people/valayshia-brookins\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}