You’ve mastered the mask. Now let’s free the real you.
Brooke Terry, MS, LPC | Trauma-Informed Therapist | Online in Oregon
You’re here because you’ve been holding everything together through gritted teeth.
You feel drained constantly. It’s starting to cost you your relationships, your energy, and your sense of self.
When your nervous system lives on high alert, your own needs get pushed to the bottom of the list. You don’t have to forget yourself anymore to keep everyone else okay. There is a way to stay connected to yourself and connected to others.
Maybe you can’t remember a time when you weren’t in survival mode, and the idea of stepping out of it feels too scary to consider. Don’t you wish your body could actually believe you’re safe?
You’re in the right place.
A lot of trauma, anxiety, and grief treatment is still one-size-fits-all. If you’ve ever wondered, ‘Why can’t I just get over it?’, that’s not a character flaw. It’s a nervous system doing its job. When it doesn’t work, people walk away feeling “difficult,” “broken,” or “untreatable.” I don’t buy that. Your story is specific; our work should be too.
First, we zoom out and make sense of how you got here. We reflect on what you learned to do to survive, and what it’s costing you now. Then we get clear on what healing looks like for you. That might mean reprocessing unresolved trauma, building boundaries, shifting relationship patterns, or learning how to stay present with hard emotions.
Over time, you’ll learn how to stop self-abandoning and start relating from choice, not fear.
You don’t need life to hit the fan to start. You can arrive tired, guarded, skeptical, or unsure of what you even need. We’ll work side by side. I’ll be direct and compassionate while reminding you it’s okay to be human.
How I work
At the core of my approach to therapy is a belief that lasting change happens when you feel safe enough, seen, and understood.
Here’s what I believe about therapy:
Compassion is a form of accountability.
Compassion starts by acknowledging your current experience (think fears, doubts, and the very real barriers you face). When you feel truly seen (even in your messiest moments), you’re more willing to lean into the work rather than retreat. Shame + Blame have no place here.
Therapy isn’t a quick fix; it’s a deep dive.
Change comes from being curious about yourself without judgment. We can’t avoid deeper-rooted experiences if they are the main power house of our pain. You may be surprised when you take the time to give yourself room to breathe and look closer at the patterns you’re stuck in.
The relationship is a form of treatment.
In therapy, how we work matters as much as what we talk about. A steady, respectful relationship can become the first place your nervous system learns, “I’m safe here.” We’ll move at a tolerable pace, stay transparent about what we’re doing and why, and build trust over time so you don’t have to heal alone.
My training in trauma-informed therapy means I can help you get to the root of survival mode and not just manage symptoms. But what you really want to know is that you’re working with someone who gets what it’s like to look “fine” while your body feels constantly on edge. You want someone who knows what to do when you check out, become overwhelmed, or shut down.
I get it because this is the kind of work I’ve built my practice around: high-functioning adults who’ve spent years holding it all together without thinking of themselves. The ones who can’t fully relax, feel guilty resting, and are always scanning for what they should do next. So when we work together, you won’t just get a trained therapist. You’ll get someone who won’t rush you, will be clear about what we’re doing and why, and will help you feel safer in your body and more like yourself again.
I’m dedicated to helping people feel safe with themselves.
Credentials
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I’m trained in a variety of therapy methods, allowing me to tailor my approach to your unique goals and needs. These include:
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M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with an Addiction Therapy specialization
Licensed Professional Counselor in Oregon
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EMDR Trained from Trauma Therapy Institute
Person-Centered Tech: Teletherapy From the Home or Mobile Office: HIPAA, Ethical, and Standard of Care Issues
Rainer Springs: Adverse Childhood Experiences: Epigenetics, Impacts and Moving Toward Solutions Presented by: Jasleen Chhatwal, MD
ORCA: Exploring the Many Facets of Trauma
Zero Suicide Institute: Assessing and Managing Suicide Risk (AMSR): Core Competencies for Health and Behavioral Health Professionals in Outpatient Settings
CrossFit Level 12Trainer (L2)
Mensch Therapy was born during my time abroad in 2017. The word Mensch is derived from the Yiddish word meaning “human”. I was at a place in my life where it was easier to be hard on myself than it was kind. I was overly worried about chasing “perfection” in life. There was no room for complexities, and I was desperate for a space where I could reconnect with myself. It was my therapist at the time who reminded me of my humanity. It was then that I decided to commit myself to helping others see their humanity. In today’s world, it’s easy to forget that at our core, we’re all just human. We’re flawed, beautiful, and incredibly unique. I created Mensch Therapy to be a space where you can show up as your whole, imperfect human self without judgment. Here, your humanity is seen and respected.
I strive to help individuals process the complexities of life that have brought disconnection, self-abandonment, and shame. I believe life isn’t about just surviving. It’s about learning to continue living even when it’s impossible. I’m not here to slap a band-aid on deep wounds. I am here to ask the hard questions, sit with you in the discomfort, and help you uncover the strength already inside of you. I hold space for you, meet you where it hurts, and empower you to lean in. You’re worth the investment.
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