The Brook Counseling Center
Get accessible and personalized mental healthcare from the comfort of your home.
Discover The Brook and Our Expert Clinicians
The Brook is committed to providing outstanding holistic counseling and wellness services. As we expand, we will add skilled clinicians to enhance our offerings. We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead!!
Our approach
We are committed to delivering high-quality mental health care within our collective. Our mission is to promote a holistic approach to counseling and wellness services. We strive to connect you with a qualified therapist who meets your specific needs and is available for online consultations.
Our services
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Mental Heath Counseling
Managing your mental health symptoms & diagnosis
Whether you are experiencing mental health symptoms for the first time, or this is a recurrent part of your life, we can provide supportive services to help you learn the tools to effectively manage your mental health so that it is a PART of your life, not your ENTIRE life.
Some Mental Health issues we regularly work with include:
Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Mood Disorders
Thought Disorders
Personality Disorders
Chronic Mental Health issues
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Individual
"Sometimes when things are falling apart they may actually be falling into place".
Work one-one to address personal issues, emotional difficulties, and your mental health concerns.
Therapy involves a collaborative process where the therapist and client work together to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, ultimately aiming to improve well-being and foster personal growth.
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Relational Counseling
Embrace Life’s Challenges
Sometimes, it seems as if life just has it in for us and we can never catch a break. In reality, there will always be moments we have little to no control over but, what we can always control is how we react to those moments. With Relationship Counseling, you’ll learn about acceptance as well as develop skills you need to improve the relationships in your life.
We Offer:
Premarital Counseling (Utilizing SYMBIS Assessment)
Marriage Counseling (Utilizing SYMBIS Assessment)
“The Brook helped me find a therapist that I connected with, whose services aligned with my needs, and who was flexible with their scheduling. The Brook helped me check off all the boxes.”
— L.H., BROOK CLIENT
Meet Your Therapist!
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Shonyah Hawkins-Cottman, PH.D
LMHAC, NCC, CTP, BCCC, ICC
Reaching out for assistance and exploring new avenues for personal development requires considerable courage. It also necessitates the strength to transcend feelings of hopelessness and shame. The encouraging news is that hope exists beyond struggles, allowing individuals to overcome the hurts, habits, and challenges intrinsic to daily life. With over a decade of experience in supporting individuals facing substance misuse, anxiety, depression, stress, and trauma, I am committed to empowering clients to shift their perspectives and transform their pain into opportunities for personal growth. I possess a doctorate in Christian Counseling and Psychology, a master's degree in human services and addictions from Regent University, and a bachelor's degree in Corporate Communications from Central Penn.
As a Board-Certified Christian Counselor, an International Christian Chaplain, and a licensed therapist, I hold specialized training in the treatment of anger management, grief and loss, and trauma, particularly focusing on assisting both women and men who have endured traumatic experiences. Furthermore, I am a Certified SYMBIS Facilitator, which enables me to offer both pre-marital and post-marital counseling. Collaborating with couples and families is a privilege I cherish.
I employ an integrative, strength-based approach, drawing from cognitive behavioral therapy and various other therapeutic modalities to promote overall health and wellness. It is time for individuals to experience healing, restoration, and sustainable change. If you are prepared to take this important step, I stand ready to assist you.
