Babbling Brook Counseling Services PLLC

Brooke Jernigan, LCSW. Brooke received her MSW from Radford University in 2009 and her MA in Counseling from Liberty University in 2013. She is an Advanced Certified Autism Specialist (ACAS) from IBCCES University (International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards); a Certified Parent Instructor (CPI) from the National Parent Instructor Association; and an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP) and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional Level 2 (CCTP-2) from Evergreen Certifications. Brooke is an LCSW supervisor with LCSW supervisee residents. Brooke is a behavioral and mental health practitioner with 30 years of experience working with children, families, and adults within the health care system, foster care, schools, community-based services, and outpatient practice. Brooke uses several approaches to help individuals overcome problematic behaviors and/or thoughts. Brooke’s goal is to help individuals understand the impact of their thoughts on their feelings and behaviors, and to learn the skills to strengthen and grow as individuals. Brooke values assisting individuals in building confidence and self-worth, and in finding happiness within themselves, along with supporting those we love. Brooke is non-judgmental and aims to help those who come to her heal from life's past and present trauma/hurts. Brooke’s passion in life is to work with and help children (ages 6+), adolescents, adults, and families. Brooke has expertise in the following mental health disorders, but not limited to: Autism (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Emotional Disturbance, Behaviors/Thought disorders, Family Conflict, Divorce/Separation, Grief/Loss, Anger Management, Oppositional Defiance, Stress related trauma, post-traumatic stress (PTSD), depression, Anxiety disorders, Attachment Disorder, Reactive Attachment/Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Mood disorders, and chronic pain. Brooke has 25+ years of experience working with foster children and families. Brooke also has 18 years of experience working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum & ADHD, along with supporting and educating their families. Brooke conducts pet therapy within her practice with a 5-pound Pomeranian (Xindi, DOB 3/31/2023). Xindi is on-site daily and is a dedicated employee. If you are allergic to dogs, then Babbling Brook Counseling Service may not be the place for you. If you believe that Brooke is the counselor for you and/or your family, you may schedule an appointment by clicking on the link above. Brooke will email you to ask a few questions before your appointment is approved. The initial intake session will be conducted only through TELEHEALTH. After the first telehealth session, you may schedule an in-person or telehealth visit. CURRENT client/s, please click on CLIENT PORTAL and New Client may click "Request Appointment." When I am not accepting new clients, you will see a waitlist request after you click "Request Appointment". Please complete the requested information, and I will contact you soon. BABBLING BROOK COUNSELING SERVICES Address: 302 Washington Ave SW, Ste B, Roanoke, VA 24016 Call or Text: 540-525-0908; Fax: (540) 524-9918 Brooke's email: Brooke.Jernigan@LCSW.live Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) License#: 0904012752 Advanced Certified Autism Specialist - Certificate#ACAS2157991 https://apps.ibcces.org/badges/v/23c96c National Parent Instructor Association - Certificate #: 86553 Parent Instructor Certification https://www.parentinstructor.com/Provider-State.aspx?state=VA https://www.natpia.com/providers/state/VA/ Intervention Between Two Homes Certification BABBING BROOK COUNSELING SERVICES DOES NOT BILL TWO INSURANCES. IF YOU HAVE BOTH PRIMARY COMMERCIAL INSURANCE AND MEDICAID, THEN BROOKE IS NOT THE BEST THERAPIST FOR YOU! https://lcsw.socialphin.com/