Take Back Control of your Life
Client-Centered therapy in Austin, TX that enables you to be the best you.
Therapist in Austin, TX
Your journey shouldn't be a whirlwind of frustrations & anxiety.
Improve Mood
Feel stressed, anxious, or depressed? Dr. Brooks can help you learn strategies to help you start feeling better
Strengthen Relationships
Relationships are a big key to our happiness. Dr. Brooks can help you connect better with others and smooth out rough spots.
Increase Life Satisfaction
We all seek happiness in our lives, but sometimes it is elusive. Dr. Brooks can help you find greater life satisfaction – because you deserve it.
You Feel Stuck
You look around and see people living life happily. They wake up, hop out of bed and seem to just skip right into their day. They have healthy relationships and healthy routines. They have goals that they work towards and achieve. And it all just seems to come so… easy.
But for you, it’s not easy.
You fight with anxiety and self-doubt – or worse, crippling sadness. Sometimes you struggle to feel at all, weighed down with numbed apathy. Every day is a challenge. Sometimes it takes all the energy you have just to get out of bed.
You try to manage it, but your work and professional life have been dragged down. While others seem to be naturally motivated, you need to muster all your strength for each individual task. By midday, you’re exhausted. You know that you want a successful career, but it feels like you just can’t get out of your own way.
It’s not only work though. Your relationships have also suffered because of it. At times, you’ve likely let the people closest to you down. They try to be there for you, but they can’t understand what you’re going through. It’s hard for them to relate. This only adds to your frustration and anxiety – because you know they deserve better. You aren’t at fault for your depression and anxiety. But you WILL be the solution.
Imagine being naturally happy. Imagine having the tools to manage stress and tackle unease. The solution is within you. You just need help unleashing it.
Why Dr. Mike Brooks?
I am a licensed psychologist with 20 years of experience. I have worked with over 1,000 clients. This extensive experience has given me a deeper understanding of a wide variety of mental illnesses and psychological hurdles.
I am the author of the book: Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World. I am also a well-known presenter, having presented at the Axon Corporation, the Austin Eating Recovery Center, and on multiple podcasts/radio shows. I have contributed to numerous media outlets, including the New York Times, Texas State University News, and Martha Stewart Living.
I regularly blog for Psychology Today, focusing on the psychological effects of technology on children – as well as many other topics.
But more important than these credentials, my brand of therapy is client-centric.
I know that the solution to your problems is within you. No matter how many clients I see, no two are perfectly alike. Effective therapy must be informed by psychological study – but never so rigid that it can’t adapt to a client’s specific situation. I genuinely enjoy helping clients overcome their struggles and discover their inner strength.
Proud to have contributed to and presented to hundreds of organizations.
Our plan to reclaim your life
Step 1:
Connect with Dr. Mike Brooks
Schedule an introduction with me. We will start to unpack the biggest issues you’ve been struggling with and discuss possible causes. We will talk about your goals for recovery, and will look at potential therapy plans.
Step 2
We Implement a Recovery Plan
All situations are different. We aim to get to the bottom of your unique situation and find solutions – whether those solutions be internal or medication-based. We work together, as long as it takes for you to beat anxiety, stress, trauma or depression.
Step 3
You Relax and Enjoy the True You
My goal is to get you therapist-free. I want you to stand on your own two
feet and embrace the world around you. Once you have reclaimed your life
and learned to be the true unhindered you, then you can move on to
pursuing your purpose and happiness.
Start Here
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Mike Brooks
We will get on an audio or video call together and begin to discuss the struggles you’re dealing with. Together, we will decide on a plan of action to get you back in control of your life. Life is too short to live stuck. Take action, and begin working to rid yourself of your internal shackles.
- Disclaimer: I only accept 5 new clients each month. Take action now, and better your life!
Check out some of our reviews!
Alyson Spier
Dr. Brooks did two presentations at Austin High on the important topic of using tech in a balanced way: one to students and one to parents. As both the organizer of these programs and as a parent, I found each presentation to be informative, interesting and engaging. They were also tailored correctly to the audience. What I liked most was that Dr. Brooks provided practical next steps for families to help bring balance to how teens (and parents) use technology.
Casie Wenmohs
Dr. Mike Brooks is an excellent therapist. He’s reflective, supportive and compassionate. I recommend him without reservation.
Illysa Foster
Dr. Brooks presented at Kealing Middle School and we were very pleased with his presentation. He is well researched and has many insights on the topic of raising balanced children in the tech age. He was approachable and did not suggest anything that was unrealistic. We had wonderful feedback from all of the attending parents and we hope to have him out again. We also appreciate that he tailored his talk to our needs. Every parent should hear this presentation!
Meggan Carasi
Dr. Mike Brooks’ Presentation on “Tech Generation: Raising Balanced Kids in a Hyper-Connected World” was excellent! This data driven, down to earth presentation is a must for all parents today. Knowing the facts, understanding how to balance the positive and negative affects of technology use is vital in today’s digital age. Dr Brooks’ casual style along with his professional experience and recommended strategies for parents and families was fantastic. Every parent left with some solid take-aways that could be immediately applied in their own homes. Highly recommend this!