Clinical Social Work Practice – Donna Brooks, LCSW, PLLC
Donna Brooks operates an individual therapy practice at 10 W. Main Street, Suite 201 B, Cary, Illinois 60013. Brooks holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW, License #149.021592) and earned her Master of Social Work from Loyola University in Chicago. The practice can be reached by phone at 224.623.1527 or by email at DonnaBrooksTherapist@gmail.com. A Facebook page under the name DonnaBrooksLCSW is maintained for clients and prospective clients seeking additional information about the practice.
Clinical training includes EMDR and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Sessions also incorporate Internal Family Systems work, commonly referred to as parts work, mindfulness practices, and somatic exercises grounded in polyvagal theory and autonomic nervous system concepts. Brooks describes her overall therapeutic approach as eclectic, intuitive, and holistic, with each session tailored to the individual client’s circumstances and goals.
The practice serves adult clients across the full span of adult development, from young adulthood through senior years. Presenting concerns addressed include anxiety, stress, depression, life transitions, loss, parenting challenges, and relationship difficulties. The practice states it welcomes clients of all religions, races, gender identities, and sexual orientations.
Three session formats are available: in-person appointments at the Cary, Illinois office, telehealth appointments conducted remotely, and nature-based or walking sessions held outdoors. This range of formats reflects the practice’s orientation toward meeting clients in settings that match their individual preferences and therapeutic needs.
Accepted insurance plans include Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Medicare, and United Healthcare. Prospective clients whose insurance plans are not listed are encouraged to contact the practice directly at 224.623.1527 or at DonnaBrooksTherapist@gmail.com to confirm coverage details and discuss which session format best fits their schedule and preferences. The Cary, Illinois location places the practice within reach of clients throughout the northwest suburban Chicago corridor, while the telehealth and hiking session options extend access to those who prefer alternatives to a traditional office setting.