Brooke

Brooke Thorson

Licensed Professional Counselor

“My name is Brooke Thorson and I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin.”

About Me

As a Licensed Professional Counsellor, I offer a supportive space. Here, you can openly explore your thoughts and feelings. My aim is to help you navigate life's challenges with clarity and confidence. I believe in a collaborative approach, working alongside you to discover helpful ways forward. If you are seeking a calm, understanding presence, I am here to listen. Together, we can make sense of what you are experiencing.

Approach

I guide sessions with clear, steady pacing so you can bring what matters and notice small, practical shifts in feeling and behaviour. In Madison or online, in English, I create a predictable, low-pressure space where children, teens and adults can try out new ways of coping. Using short, focused activities—including play-based moments for younger clients and CBT-informed experiments for older ones—we track patterns, practice skills between sessions, and gently reframe responses tied to trauma, adoption, or family stress. This approach suits people seeking steady, hands-on support and practical tools.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

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Services

Services Offered:

  • Play Therapy

    A therapy for children that uses play as a natural form of communication, allowing them to express feelings and process difficult experiences.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children
  • Individuals

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Adoption

    The process of legally becoming a parent to a child who is not biologically yours, which can raise complex emotions around identity, attachment, and belonging for all involved.

  • Anger

    An intense emotional response to perceived threat, injustice, or frustration that, when persistent or uncontrolled, can damage relationships and well-being.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Behaviour or Conduct Issues

    Persistent patterns of defiant, aggressive, or rule-breaking behaviour in children or adolescents that significantly disrupt home, school, or social life.

  • Child Behaviour

    Behavioural difficulties in children, such as tantrums, aggression, withdrawal, or defiance, that signal emotional distress or developmental needs.

  • Trauma

    The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.

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  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Self-Esteem

    A person's overall sense of their own worth and value. When chronically low, it can drive self-doubt, avoidance, and difficulty in relationships.

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Professional Title:

  • Licensed Professional Counselor

    A counselor licensed to provide professional mental health services including assessment and therapy.

Credentials

Registrations

National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC)

Qualifications

Marquette University

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Madison, Wisconsin

United States

Madison, United States