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Therapist in Norwood, Massachusetts Ann Brooks, Therapist

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office only. Telehealth not available

Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Ann Brooks, Therapist

Ann Brooks, LICSW

Specializes In:

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Intense mood changes
Panic attacks
Self-esteem
Stress management
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Ann Brooks helps teens, adults, and older adults move through life’s most challenging transitions with greater resilience, clarity, and emotional balance. She provides individual therapy to clients across Massachusetts through LifeStance Health, offering support for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and trauma. Ann creates a steady, collaborative space where clients can better understand their experiences and build practical tools for lasting change.

She is especially experienced in working with individuals navigating major life transitions, including midlife and later life changes, as well as those coping with mood-related challenges such as anxiety and depression. Her work integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches to help clients strengthen emotional regulation, reduce distress, and reconnect with a sense of purpose. Ann also supports individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those in adoption or foster care, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, while offering additional areas of expertise.

Ann is particularly passionate about supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. She recognizes that this period can feel overwhelming and uncertain, and she focuses on helping clients stabilize, rebuild routines, and regain confidence in managing their mental health. Her approach emphasizes continuity of care, compassionate accountability, and skill-building to reduce the risk of relapse and promote sustained recovery.

Her therapeutic style is thoughtful and grounded, drawing from both evidence-based practices and a deep respect for each client’s personal values. She also incorporates faith-based counseling when appropriate, aligning treatment with a client’s beliefs and strengths.

Outside of her clinical work, Ann enjoys creative and restorative activities such as visual design, storytelling, and tech problem-solving, as well as pursuits that blend creativity and healing.

Ann Brooks provides individual therapy to teens, adults, and seniors throughout Massachusetts. Book Online today to begin care.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

  • Anxiety
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Depression/feeling down
  • Intense mood changes
  • Panic attacks
  • Self-esteem
  • Stress management
  • Ability status
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Attachment issues
  • Caregiving
  • Detachment/disconnection
  • Dissociative disorders
  • Ethnic identity
  • Family conflict
  • Gender affirming evaluations
  • Gender identity
  • General relationship issues
  • Grief & loss
  • Immigration/cultural status
  • LGBTQ+
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Medical/surgical evaluations
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • Premarital counseling
  • Racial identity
  • Religion & spirituality
  • School avoidance
  • Sexual trauma
  • Social injustice
  • Social skills & communication
  • Trauma & PTSD

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Simmons College

FAQs

Please call us at 781-336-5040 to schedule an appointment with Ann Brooks.

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