This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
Welcome and entertain them all!
Even if they are a crowd of sorrows,
who violently sweep your house
empty of its furniture,
still, treat each guest honorably.
He may be clearing you out
for some new delight.
The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
Be grateful for whatever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
-Rumi
Are you someone who is struggling with managing the overwhelm of day to day life? Wishing that things could be different, but not having the knowledge or tools to make change. Perhaps you are a parent looking to understand how your own upbringing influences how you show up for your children. Maybe you are looking to feel more connected in your relationships and are having difficulty breaking free from the cycles that no longer serve you or identifying what these cycles are. Maybe you have suffered trauma in your life and that is keeping you from being fully present, embodied and unable to claim the space that you deserve.
I will be open and supportive to partner with you to heal. I will create a space to begin to understand the things that happened to you as part of your story and not what defines you. We are all healing and growing and it is a privilege to walk with you on this journey. Using a trauma-informed, person-centered, anti-oppressive framework we will do the work.
In this ever changing world it is crucial to make time to understand and care for yourself. I would love to walk with you on this path. I am here to laugh, cry, scream and do the messy work of life. I offer virtual sessions to make it as easy as possible. Please contact me for a free consultation.
About Me
I am a licensed clinical social worker with over 15 years of experience in the field. I specialize in working with adults and young people diagnosed with depression, anxiety, PTSD, grief and loss. As well as those going through life transitions who are in need of support.
I graduated from Columbia School of social work in May of 2009 after serving two years in the Peace Corps in Kingston, Jamaica. My time there working with youth who were separated from their families inspired me to go back to school to pursue my master’s degree in social work. After graduating from Columbia, I worked at Jewish Child Care Association in Mental Health and Preventive Services, with children and families with complex mental health and case management needs. I was a supervisor in a preventive program working to stabilize families and avoid out of home placement. I then became a therapist for children in treatment family foster care, working with children with extensive trauma histories. I approached each of these clients with a trauma informed lens. I worked as the Director of the Children’s Program at Sanctuary for Family treating children and families who are survivors of gender based violence, as well as individuals who have been bought and sold in the commercial sex industry. I am an expert at working with families who have suffered both acute and chronic trauma.
Through all of this work I have seen how the experiences we have shape us, they make us who we are and impact the way we interact with our family, friends and the world at large. In my work with you we will examine the ways in which you have been shaped, the identities you hold and the ways in which these things impact your daily life. We will look at what is working well for you, and what you would like to be different.
I aim to foster an open and supportive environment where you can show up as your full self, and feel heard and seen. I use a strengths based, client centered, trauma informed approach to meet clients where they are and work towards finding a way to feel centered, grounded and connected in this ever changing world. We are all healing and growing every day and I will be a partner to you in this journey. You are the expert of your own life, I will walk with you.
In addition to my role as a therapist, I am a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and an avid tennis player. I believe that it is important to see how each of the roles we play impact who we are and how we show up.
My Approach
I am trained in psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) , dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), internal family systems therapy (IFS), mindfulness and yoga, as well as many trauma informed techniques and modalities.
I tailor the treatment offered to each individual’s unique needs believing that there is no one size fits all model of treatment.
Services
Fee & Insurance Information
I am an out-of-network provider and do not participate in any insurance plans. My clients are charged for their sessions once the session is over. Many of my clients obtain reimbursement for a substantial portion of my fees through their insurance plan’s out of network benefits. I will supply the necessary documents for reimbursement filings and will help clients to navigate this process.
Contact
Brooke Dumain, LCSW
Westport, CT
Brooklyn, NY
(203) 665-8767
Please do not hesitate to email or call for information, to set up a phone consultation, or to schedule an appointment.
I would be happy to speak with you.
