Hi, I’m Brooke, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m excited to share a bit about myself and my approach to help you decide if we might be a good fit.
Brooke Benandi, LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (she, her)
- Work best with: Adults, Older Adults, Couples, Families, LGBTQ+ Ally
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
Self Scheduling
My therapy style is fluid because I don’t think there is a one size fits all way to do therapy. I like to give patients the freedom to communicate if something is not working for them. I like to build a healthy rapport in order to challenge patients without feeling threatened or judged. Patients can expect an open space to process what they need without judgement. Patients are welcome to ask questions and get to know me before we jump into their history and together we will explore what goals they would like to achieve.
I also work with complex family and relationship dynamics, including helping adults navigate adolescent behavioral issues. For couples, I offer guidance to shift unhelpful patterns and strengthen emotional connection. Patients have reported more confidence in themselves and ability to utilize coping skills when needed. They have also expressed being more able to challenge negative thoughts as they come up. My goal is to help you heal from past trauma, create meaningful change, and develop tools for lasting recovery and personal growth.
Credentials
Education
Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy, The University of Southern Mississippi, 2018
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Curative
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Scott and White Health Plan
- Tricare
- UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Self Pay
$170
Self-pay and out-of-pocket session costs for clients without insurance coverage for mental health services.
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialities
Substance Abuse or Addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Adjustment Disorders, Trauma and PTSD
Expertise
- Addiction
- Alcohol Use
- Anxiety
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Career Counseling / Professional Growth
- Childhood Abuse or Neglect
- Codependency
- Conflict with Friends
- Depression
- Divorce / Breakup
- Family Conflict
- Fear of Rejection
- Infidelity / Cheating
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Life Transitions
- Loss or Grief
- Marital Conflict / Partner Conflict
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Parenting
- Personal Growth
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Shame
- Stress / Burnout
- Substance Use
- Trauma / PTSD
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Structural Family Therapy
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adults, Older Adults (18-65+)
- Participant Types: Individuals, Couples, Families
- Language Spoken: English