by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Apr 19, 2021 | Bisexuality, Blog, LGBTQ+, Women's Sexual Empowerment
I’m excited to announce that I am now certified in sex therapy! I had the amazing opportunity to train with the progressive organization Sexual Health Alliance. I am so grateful to have participated in a sex therapy training program that was: Sex-positive Queer...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Jan 29, 2021 | Blog, Social Justice Psychology, Women's Sexual Empowerment
I am excited and honored (and let’s be honest….also, nervous) to share my recent interview on the Selling the Couch Podcast. I had an amazing time talking about how to create a multicultural practice in a genuine and authentic way. Thank you Melvin for...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Oct 4, 2020 | Blog, Women's Sexual Empowerment
In my work with women who are underrepresented achievers, the topic of sexual intimacy often comes up, even when it’s not what originally brought them into therapy. Not surprisingly, the themes of perfectionism, shame, and fear of being seen affect their lives both...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Jul 18, 2020 | Bisexuality, Blog, Couples Therapy, LGBTQ+, Social Justice Psychology
I am honored to have been asked to speak about the therapy needs of bisexual clients as a part of this important training video for Emotion Focused Couples (EFT) therapists. Check it out to hear me and other therapists talk about the different diverse communities we...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | May 14, 2019 | Bisexuality, Blog, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Social Justice Psychology
Every day, I see and face biphobia like this, and I’ll bet you do, too. *** This is a repost for a guest post I originally did for the Bay Area Bisexual Network *** Assumptions about your identity based on your partner’s gender (e.g. “You must be gay (or straight)...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Mar 3, 2019 | Bisexuality, Blog, Individual Therapy, LGBTQ+, Social Justice Psychology
There is strength and power in the bisexual+ community.*** This is a repost for a guest post I originally did for the Bay Area Bisexual Network ***If you’ve read many articles or research on bisexuality and mental health, you’ve heard all about the “stresses” and...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Feb 18, 2019 | Blog, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a powerful tool for mental and emotional clarity. I’ve found it has huge benefits for my clients. It helps them perform at their highest level in work as well as find relief from anxiety, worry, and imposter syndrome. Don’t just take my word for it,...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Feb 11, 2019 | Blog, Individual Therapy, Social Justice Psychology
Are you caught in a whirlwind of emotion about today’s political climate? Outraged by the latest compassion-less policy?Anxiety about how it will impact you and your loved one’s?Worried about your emotional and physical safety in today’s world?Feeling numb and...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Jan 21, 2019 | Blog, Couples Therapy
Many couples coming to counseling for the first time feel nervous and unsure if it’s worth their energy and effort. Even wondering, “why should I pay you to watch us fight?”. It’s a totally understandable reaction. It’s really brave (and scary) to share your...
by Dr. Lindsey Brooks | Jan 3, 2019 | Blog, Doctors, Individual Therapy, Mindfulness
So you’re a medical doctor who takes care of people all day. Rushing around from one appointment to the next. Dealing with complicated cases. Responding to the million messages from your patients in between each appointment. Exasperated with the lastest insurance...
