Brooke Schwartz(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW
California•Florida•Maine•New York
Anxiety - Trauma-Adjustment difficulties & disorders-College & graduate student mental health-Perfectionism- Relationship issues-
Brooke Schwartz
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Professional statement
Brooke is the founder of Sawtelle Psychotherapy Group and a Los Angeles-based psychotherapist and behavioral therapy expert. She works with adolescents, adults, and couples experiencing anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, challenges around having a loved one with a personality disorder, uncertainty about values or next steps in life, and critical self-talk.
Brooke completed her undergraduate degree at McGill University in Montréal, Canada and went on to complete a Master of Social Work with a clinical concentration at the Columbia University School of Social Work. While in this program, she was accepted into the Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Training Program and Lab, the only program of its kind in a School of Social Work. She completed her clinical internship at the NYU Child Study Center.
Brooke is trained in several evidence-based behavioral therapies and modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 6 years
Private Practice, Practice Owner and Psychotherapist, 2021 - Present
Licensure
California: 105459 - Maine: LC20904 - New York: 094126 - Florida: TPSW3938Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
Adjustment difficulties & disorders - Support around adapting to new and/or challenging life circumstances; skill-building for improved stress management and reduction of anxiety.
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Perfectionism - Coping with feelings of anxiety, stress, self-criticism, and procrastination; addressing unrealistic expectations of one’s self and negatively comparing self to others
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
- Lyra Health
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$300 (50min)
- Sliding scale:$125 - $300
- Initial session:$300 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$325 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Monthly
- Every other week
- Every other month
- As needed
Therapist's note
I have several associate therapists who I supervise and are available to be seen at a lower rate.