Saint Helena, CA Local Support & Community Resources

Brooke Casey is a compassionate and relational Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT, dedicated to helping individuals, couples, and families navigate life's complexities. Whether clients are facing life transitions, experiencing grief, or feeling overwhelmed with anxiety and depression, they can find solace in her supportive and understanding presence. Brooke's integrative approach tailors therapy to the unique needs of each client, creating a safe space where all parts of oneself are welcomed and explored. With expertise in mindfulness-based strategies, trauma-focused therapy, and a culturally sensitive framework, she guides clients to develop deeper insight, build coping skills, and foster authentic relationships. In therapy, clients are encouraged to distill their values, acknowledge their experiences, and actively engage in reshaping their life narratives. With a collaborative spirit, Brooke aims to empower her clients to make conscious choices and find balance in their lives, ultimately fostering resilience and personal growth.

Dr. Bret Johnson employs a therapeutic approach tailored to address the specific needs of his clients, building on their strengths, goals, and current concerns. He considers cultural backgrounds, family dynamics, mental health history, and relevant diagnostic issues. With an emphasis on empowerment, he helps individuals access their best inner selves by guiding them in identifying and achieving life goals, cultivating a calmer mindset, and enhancing problem-solving abilities, regardless of the challenges they face. Dr. Johnson possesses extensive training in various therapeutic methods, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, positive psychology, and family systems therapy, among others. He is dedicated to teaching graduate seminars on these approaches, ensuring the next generation of mental health professionals is well-equipped. Dr. Johnson is particularly passionate about working on issues related to authenticity, diversity, curiosity, trauma recovery, and fostering individuals' deepest selves. He welcomes discussions about needs, hopes, and dreams, emphasizing an inclusive and supportive environment for all.