Brooke Bodar , LPC

Brooke Bodar grew up in a small Wyoming town where a love of horses and the outdoors shaped her early years. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders from the University of Wyoming in 2013 and initially worked with people who had speech disorders before deciding to focus on the broader factors affecting mental health. Brooke returned to graduate school and completed a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2016, then began practicing as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in community mental health settings, supporting clients of all ages through challenging life moments.

After becoming a mother in 2017, Brooke adjusted her career to include school counseling, finding work with school-age clients rewarding while continuing to maintain a part-time private practice. She is also pursuing certification in Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, building on her lifelong equestrian interests. Brooke emphasizes a therapeutic relationship grounded in unconditional positive regard, empathy, and authenticity, believing these qualities enable clients to explore their experiences, shift their self-perceptions, and strengthen confidence in decision making.

She trusts that people possess innate wisdom to manage difficulties and brings an easy rapport and attentive listening to her work. In her free time she enjoys riding horses, spending time in the mountains, and being with family and animals. Brooke is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Wyoming and is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brooke integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathy, acceptance, and collaboration, helping people feel understood as they explore values, relationships, and personal goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with practical skills and problem-solving, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns.

She also draws on emotionally-focused therapy to help clients identify and shift patterns in relationships and attachment, supporting deeper emotional connection and healing when needed. Together these approaches offer both reflective and skills-based work tailored to each person’s needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brooke works collaboratively with clients to choose methods that fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. Licensed professionals often combine techniques to meet the unique needs of each client.

Online therapy with Brooke is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or work, and engage in therapy in formats that suit each individual.