Our Staff
Brooke Atkinson, LPC
Brooke currently has a waitlist, please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
Brooke is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 20 years of experience in trauma-related fields. She holds a certification in mental health and nutrition, embodying a holistic approach that integrates mental and physical well-being into her counseling practice.
Specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, domestic violence, personality disorders, family dynamics, and relationship issues, Brooke's expertise spans diverse professional roles including law enforcement, expert witness, guardian ad litem, and counseling.
Brooke provides counseling services designed to support clients across all ages. Grounded in attachment theory, her approach integrates a biopsychosocial framework that guides her assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment planning. She draws on a range of therapeutic modalities to meet each client's unique needs, fostering meaningful and individualized support.
Known for her commitment to client advocacy, Brooke is prepared to advocate in court when necessary, ensuring the best interests of her clients. From individuals seeking personal growth to those managing serious mental illness, Brooke's extensive background in trauma-related fields, management, and education empowers her to deliver expert guidance and unwavering support.
Patti Smith, LPC CPCS
Life may be hard, but not impossible. Mental and emotional obstacles can be used as steppingstones for good and productive lives. Tragedy can divide a life into 'before and after' yet that can become a platform from which healing and growth can occur. Identities formed and reinforced with lies can be realigned with truth.
One of my goals in the therapeutic alliance is to provide a safe place for people to learn how to begin to heal. A place where insight can be gained, lies replaced with truth and tools can be acquired to enable a new future despite what may be a painful past. I use a client centered approach to treatment, where you are a partner in the therapy process allowing people to discover what will work best for them.
I am a graduate of Liberty University and one of the highlights of my career is meeting with interns and new counselors providing an arena of support and encouragement as they develop their own skill set to walk with others on their journey. I offer individual and group supervision and one of my joys is watching new counselors grow in their confidence, insights, and strengths. I learn from each person I have the privilege of meeting with, each one has unrealized potential and I look forward to drawing that out.
Lisa Brown, LAPC
Lisa currently has a waitlist, please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
As a counselor, my goal is to help clients gain insight and peace of mind to feel more confident in navigating challenges, circumstances, and relationships.
In sessions, we use evidence-based interventions like CBT, DBT, mindfulness, exposure therapy, attachment theory, etc. to discover relief from anxiety, depression, OCD, ADHD, adjustment to life changes, emotional dysregulation, sensory stress, bi-polar, physical/psychological/emotional/sexual abuse, addiction, trauma, spiritual/religious angst, and family/relationship dysfunction.
I especially value helping people who have had ineffective or negative therapy experiences in the past and still hope to experience the healing benefits therapy can offer.
Lisa is clinically supervised by Patti Smith, LPC CPCS.
Alexandra Bruns, LAPC
Alexandra currently has a waitlist for sessions beginning January 2025. Please let us know if you would like to be added to the waitlist.
After growing up in small town Texas surrounded by her sports-fanatic family, Alexandra headed to Texas A&M University where she had a lot of good, wholesome fun and studied a little International Arts & Culture. Her post-grad life first looked like circling the globe to see what God is doing in his church world-wide, then teaching elementary Montessori in the wonderland that is Montana while helping to plant a church on a college campus. Amongst the many joys and sorrows along the way, it became clear that one of Alexandra’s favorite gifts to give was that of her presence. You’re welcome people! It’s okay to laugh at that. She knows it sounds a bit obnoxious. But truly, she saw God move through being available to people, asking questions, and listening as they shared their stories. This deep enjoyment of being with people where they’re at while longing with them for better days led Alexandra to walk through the counseling program at Dallas Theological Seminary. She is so grateful for the chance to study the Bible, theology, and psychology in an integrative program and is walking away from that season having learned to more deeply receive God’s love.
Alexandra believes that healing comes in the context of relationship. She desires to create a space where clients can experience warmth and wonder. Alexandra would be honored to work with your preschool and elementary kiddos utilizing play therapy techniques. She also works with preteens, teenagers, and women in their 20s, particularly those who are struggling to find purpose, navigate life transitions, and those who feel stuck in dealing with depression, anxiety, and obsessive-compulsive tendencies. Alexandra wants you to know that she is happy to work with people of any and all faith backgrounds. That being said, she is most passionate about caring for the well-being of the church and considers it an honor to walk with believers through difficult seasons and into even greater freedom and flourishing.
Alexandra is clinically supervised by Patti Smith, LPC CPCS.
Anna Graham
As the office manager at ARC Counseling, I’m here to assist clients' with administrative needs. With experience in billing, scheduling, and insurance coordination, I’m dedicated to helping our clients navigate these processes smoothly. My goal is to provide friendly, efficient support so you can focus on your care.