About Us
Calia Brooks, Graduate Student Intern
"You don't have to be positive all the time. It's perfectly okay to feel sad, angry, annoyed, frustrated, scared and anxious. Having feelings doesn't make you a negative person. It makes you human" - Lori Deschene
I am passionate about working with:
- At-risk youth and adults looking to recover from traumatic experiences and process grief
- Minority teens and young women struggling with self-esteem, shame, and self-sabotage
- Black women and men struggling with societal expectations and identity challenges
It is my goal to help you get back to feeling like yourself after a transition or define your next chapter. I want to provide a safe, nonjudgmental, and open environment for authentic conversations that create the changes you want. Given the many misconceptions about mental health in underserved communities and amongst minority populations, I strive to combat the stigmas and change the narrative.
I currently have a Bachelor's degree in Middle-Grade Education and Clinical Psychology and am currently pursuing a Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Adler University.