Brooke James, LMFT

Brooke James is a licensed marriage and family therapist and licensed clinical addiction specialist. Brooke currently runs her private practice in Raleigh, North Carolina, specializing in work with individuals, couples, and families in recovery. She previously served in an intensive outpatient program leading groups and working with recovery. She also served at an employee assistance program leading presentations and speaking to providers about comprehensive approaches to recovery.

Therapist draws attention to the client's physical response during therapy, mimicking the gesture. Reconnecting with physical awareness through visualization and pacing therapy according to your clients' needs are key components to a minimalist therapy approach.

How to Take a Minimalist Approach to Therapy

Amid therapeutic modalities and diagnostic criteria, the human element of therapy can get lost. Taking a minimalist approach to therapy … Continued

Brooke James, LMFT

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A silhouette of a couple in front of a blue, grey, and lilac sunset.

How Relapse Plans Can Help Exhausted Couples

If you work with couples, you’ve likely heard stories of problematic substance use affecting the relationship. Historically, mental health professionals … Continued

Brooke James, LMFT

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