This being human is a guest house.
Every morning a new arrival.
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A joy, a depression, a meanness,
some momentary awareness comes
as an unexpected visitor.
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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.
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The dark thought, the shame, the malice.
meet them at the door laughing,
and invite them in.
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Be grateful for whatever comes,
because each has been sent
as a guide from beyond.
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-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.
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I offer holistic, trauma-informed mental health support grounded in the belief that each person is unique. Drawing from extensive training and certification in multiple therapeutic modalities, I tailor treatment to meet your individual needs, goals and lived experiences. My approach honors the mind-body connection and prioritizes safety, collaboration and empowerment, creating a supportive space for healing and growth.
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Throughout my career I have seen how our experiences shape us, making us who we are and impacting how 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.
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In addition to my role as a therapist, I am a mother, a wife, a sister, a daughter, and a cancer survivor. 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.
