Brooke Gilbertson

About: Brooke Gilbertson

Dr. Brooke Gilbertsen is a licensed clinical psychologist who has been working in the field of mental health since 2011 and specifically co-occurring disorders since 2013. Brooke brings her knowledge, experience, and compassion to support clients and their loved ones on their journey toward recovery, health, and holistic healing. Brooke has experience working with a wide range of diagnoses from severe mental illness and personality disorders to depression and anxiety, and believes the underlying cause must be treated in order for freedom from addiction to occur. Brooke treats the whole person, considering mental health diagnoses, genetics, neuropsychology, the context of the family and environment, social relationships, trauma and loss, vulnerability, shame, and self-worth. Brooke applies a wide range of evidenced-based modalities, incorporating mindfulness, spirituality, and psychodynamic approaches to assist clients in the healing process. Brooke is passionate about helping her patients discover the best version of themselves, with a renewed sense of freedom, purpose, and meaning. The model is to build a life that you want to show up to, and don’t need a vacation from. Brooke completed her B.A. in Psychology in 2008 from San Diego State University. She obtained her M.A. Degree in Clinical Psychology in 2013 from Argosy University, and received her Doctorate in Psychology in 2016 from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is the author of The Impact of Mindfulness on the Quality of Life of Cancer Patients, published in 2017. Brooke has been the keynote speaker for lectures on addiction, and is passionate about helping others find their way as they take the courageous journey toward self-growth.

Brooke Gilbertson / January 19, 2024

Breaking the Cycle: How Family Therapy Can Help Overcome Addiction

What Is the Role of Family Therapy in Addressing Addiction? Family therapy is a therapeutic approach that involves the entire family unit in the treatment process of an individual struggling with addiction. It focuses on understanding and addressing the...

Brooke Gilbertson / January 17, 2024

Overcoming Xylazine Abuse: A Comprehensive Therapy Approach

What Are the Causes and Effects of Xylazine Abuse? Xylazine abuse is primarily driven by its sedative and hallucinogenic properties, which attract individuals seeking to experience relaxation and euphoria. This medication, originally intended for veterinary use, binds to alpha-2...