Brooke Williams
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Master's Student who is pursuing Maple Counseling as their Practicum site. To learn and to be forever learning how to be there for others as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist after graduation. To deepen and to grow as a beginning therapist, A strong belief that Maple is the place for to be guided and to thrive.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Group Facilitator
Serenity Behavioral Health
09.2025 - Current
- Applying psychodynamic understanding to identify underlying themes, defenses, and emotional processes emerging in group interactions.
- Facilitating discussions that promote insight into unconscious motivations, relational dynamics, and behavioral patterns.
- Created and implemented structured lesson plans and group curricula aligned with psychodynamic and evidence-based approaches to promote emotional regulation, insight, and interpersonal skills in healing
- Maintained the therapeutic frame while attending to transference, countertransference, and group cohesion to deepen clinical effectiveness.
- Utilized strong clinical assessment and observation skills to monitor progress and tailor interventions to the needs of the group.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure treatment consistency and holistic care.
- Upheld ethical and professional standards, including confidentiality, boundaries, and trauma-informed practice.
Hiking Guide
Malibu Hike Tours
06.2021 - Current
- Planned and led individual and group hiking excursions designed to promote physical wellness, emotional grounding, and connection with nature.
- Integrated mindfulness techniques such as guided breathing, grounding exercises, and sensory awareness practices throughout hikes to enhance presence and reduce stress.
- Applied eco-therapy principles to help participants cultivate self-reflection, emotional regulation, and insight through direct engagement with the natural environment.
- Taught participants about local flora and fauna, emphasizing ecological interdependence, environmental stewardship, and respect for the land.
- Shared educational insights on local Native American history, culture, and traditional relationships with the environment, fostering awareness and cultural appreciation.
- Facilitated group reflections connecting nature’s rhythms to personal growth, resilience, and inner balance.
- Created and implemented lesson plans and reflective activities that deepened participants’ connection to nature, mindfulness, and community.
- Ensured participant safety, accessibility, and emotional comfort by conducting risk assessments and offering trauma-informed guidance.
- Collaborated with wellness professionals and community partners to integrate nature-based healing practices into holistic wellness or treatment programs.
- Modeled mindful communication, ecological respect, and inclusive dialogue rooted in compassion and cultural sensitivity.
Education
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
11-2026
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ11-2019
Skills
- Deep empathy, compassion, and kindness in therapeutic relationships
- Psychodynamic theory and application in individual and group settings
- Clinical assessment and diagnostic formulation using DSM-5-TR criteria
- Conducting comprehensive psychosocial assessments and mental status examinations
- Case conceptualization and treatment planning grounded in evidence-based practices
- Trauma-informed care and attachment-focused interventions
- Behavioral and cognitive-behavioral intervention techniques
- Crisis intervention and risk assessment
- Cultural humility and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds and lived experiences
- Ethical decision-making and professional boundary maintenance
- Emotional intelligence and reflective self-awareness
- Effective communication and rapport-building with clients and colleagues
- Adaptability, creativity, and grounded presence in dynamic clinical environments
- Guided imagery, breathwork, and grounding exercises for emotional regulation
- Ecotherapy and nature-based therapeutic approaches
- Somatic awareness and mind-body integration techniques
- Incorporation of mindfulness and self-compassion practices into clinical work
- Group curriculum and lesson plan creation aligned with therapeutic and educational goals
- Workshop facilitation and psychoeducational program design
- Hiking guide leadership emphasizing safety, inclusion, and mindful exploration
- Educational instruction in flora, fauna, and local Indigenous ecological perspectives
- Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams for holistic treatment approaches
- Strong documentation, case note, and progress report writing skills
Certification
- Certified Yoga Teacher, Bhakti Yoga Shala - 2023
Timeline
Lead Group Facilitator
Serenity Behavioral Health
09.2025 - Current
Hiking Guide
Malibu Hike Tours
06.2021 - Current
Master of Arts - Counseling Psychology
National University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Arizona State University