Lakebottom Associates: Stephanie Brookins, LPC

I'm Stephanie, a Licensed Professional Counselor in Columbus, Georgia. I've been working in the Columbus/Ft. Benning mental health community since 2003, and am a graduate of Columbus State University. Currently, I am in private practice with the group Lakebottom Associates, LLC. I have the pleasure of working with a broad spectrum of clients. People who enlist my services come in with a variety of goals including improving relationships, self-awareness and personal growth, better understanding and living with chronic mental illness, improving their ability to manage and cope with life's stressors, relieving debilitating symptoms (such as depressed mood, panic attacks, nightmares, etc.), grief and loss issues among many others. I've had the honor of successfully working with many military service members, family members, and retirees. A primary focus of my practice for the past several years has been the treatment of Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, often with co-occurring traumatic brain injury and chronic pain issues. In addition, I've worked extensively with children, adolescents and families to help improve family cohesiveness, problem solving, parenting, and coping with stressors including serious mental illness.