Brooks Perkey

Brooks Perkey is a psychotherapist and Clinical Team Lead at Repose. She is a Licensed Master Social Worker and sees clients at the Union Square office and online. Brooks works with adults of all ages and with adolescents. She has a particular interest in athletes and in people navigating demanding academic and professional settings.

Brooks especially values clients who are curious about themselves and open to new perspectives. Working with her feels warm and collaborative. She believes every person has a story that deserves to be seen, understood, and accepted.

People often come to Brooks for support with anxiety, depression, and stress. She also works with life transitions, identity, and grief and loss. Other areas include trauma, ADHD, self-esteem, and perfectionism. Brooks supports clients with relationship and family concerns, workplace stress and burnout, and the challenges of college and graduate school.

Brooks hopes clients come to understand themselves more deeply, including their strengths and the patterns that shape how they move through the world. Together, they work on facing challenges with more confidence and building a kinder, more compassionate inner voice. She also hopes clients feel more connected to their emotions and their body, and build a life that reflects their values.

Brooks sees clients as the experts on their own experiences. She works alongside them, offering support, gentle challenge, and accountability as they move toward changes that feel meaningful to them.

She has specialized experience with grief, loss, and major life changes. Brooks believes each person's experience is unique and deserves space as they adjust to change and find a new sense of normal.

Brooks has a particular interest in athletes and in people in demanding academic and professional settings. She explores the pressures around performance, identity, and expectations, which reach well beyond sports.