Brook Algarin
Brook Algarin
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Brook Algarin
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Brook Algarin

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
South Carolina Accepting Online
Central Accepting In-person
Updated March 6, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Adolescent mental health
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Stress management
  • Trauma
  • Abandonment issues

Professional statement

I have 21 years of experience, and have worked in residential treatment facilities, inpatient hospitals, outpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and school-based services in the past. I graduated from University South Carolina Spartanburg in 1999 with a bachelor's degree in psychology, and Medical College of Virginia in 2001 with a master's degree in Counseling. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina and Virginia.

I help children, adolescents, adults, and families who are struggling with stress related to school, friends, jobs, raising families and working through trauma. I use a mind body approach by incorporating tools and techniques specific to each client's individual need and develop a plan to work through the stress. I enjoy helping and empowering people to find ways to discover their true potential and teach ways to Thrive not just SURVIVE. I would love to help you have a better understanding about what stress does to the body, and how to change your current response to this stress. Let's work together!

Message to clients

From the outside you look like you have everything figured out. You are working, raising kids, going to school, have friends and family. On the inside you feel like there is something missing, your are reminded of all the times that you failed or scenes from the past that remind of when you were not good enough or when you felt out of control. You feel exhausted from years of trying to keep it together and keep moving. You are tired of putting your guard up and pretending like everything is ok and that you are strong. No more fighting against yourself and feeling exhausted. Let's talk about what change looks like.

You want to feel at peace, relaxed, and enjoy life's moments. You have worked hard for the life you have and want to live it without scenes from the past tearing you down. You have heard people talk about "self love," "work life balance" and "living in the moment," and actually want to know what that is like. You want to put the past behind you.

Let's talk about how things can change. With 24/7 online scheduling and the ability to see clients in person or virtually therapy is easier than ever before. Schedule a free no obligation consultation today. I offer in person and virtual visits.

Specialties

Adolescent mental health - Working with adolescents, teenagers, and parents on social, academic, and/or emotional challenges throughout teenage years; addressing anxiety, family conflicts, peer relationships, school stress, transition to college, social media pressures, self-esteem, hopelessness about the future, emotional disregulation

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse

Abandonment issues - Developing an understanding of one’s abandonment issues, including their origins and how they impact relationships; practicing trust and growing confidence in relationships

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $125 (60min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (South Carolina)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-6pm
  • Tue 9am-6pm
  • Wed 9am-6pm
  • Thu 9am-6pm
  • Fri 9am-4pm
  • Sat NA
  • Sun NA
Central practice
Old Pendleton Road, Central, South Carolina 29630
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 9am-6pm
  • Tue 9am-12pm
  • Wed Virtual hours
  • Thu 9am-6pm
  • Fri Virtual hours
  • Sat NA
  • Sun NA

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 22 years


Medical College of Virginia at Virginia Commonwealth University, Masters Degree in Counseling, 2001
University of South Carolina Spartanburg, Bachelors Degree in Psychology, 1999

Licensure

South Carolina: 6182

Languages

English