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

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

Master of Counseling in Child and Adolescent Counseling

Marquette University

Year: 2020

Service Areas

Private Practice

In-person & Online

Madison, Wisconsin

United States

Madison, United States