Meet Brooke Zalis at A New Story Counseling in Denver, CO

Brooke holds an M.Ed. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Florida Atlantic University. She has also completed advanced training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR, mindfulness, the Gottman Method, and sex therapy.

Brooke has been practicing since 2017, bringing nearly a decade of clinical experience to her clients.

Brooke’s goal at A New Story Counseling LLC is to create a safe space for clients to feel free to express their authentic selves in a space of non-judgment, acceptance, warmth, and compassion.

Brooke’s primary specialties include anxiety, life transitions, EMDR, couples therapy, and sex therapy. She also holds specialized expertise in depression and trauma therapy.

Brooke is comprehensively trained in both EMDR and the Gottman Method. Additionally, she is currently completing her training to become a fully certified sex therapist.

Brooke works from a client-centered, values-based approach to therapy, with the belief that sometimes in life we feel stuck when we’re not living a life that’s in accordance with our values—who/what is most important to us. By getting clear on our values, we can empower ourselves to live a life that is meaningful and in alignment with our needs and desires. Brooke works with clients to find fulfillment in their lives and relationships, find acceptance in the presence of pain and discomfort, create self-awareness, and have the power to choose what we do when discomfort shows up (rather than feeling like life is happening to us).

Yes, Brooke is an active member of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT) and the American Counseling Association (ACA).

Brooke is passionate about working with young adults and adults, individuals and couples, struggling with anxiety, depression, self-esteem, careers, life transitions, sexual issues, relationships, finding a sense of purpose and identity, and strengthening their sense of self. In addition to the work she’s currently doing, Brooke is working towards her certification to become a Certified Sex Therapist.

Brooke’s approach is eclectic and collaborative, tailoring modalities specifically for each person, incorporating ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused therapy.

Brooke believes in the capacity of each individual to heal and free themselves of self-limiting beliefs, patterns, traumas, and past experiences to become the best version of themselves. In her free time, Brooke enjoys connecting with friends and family, meeting new people, traveling, exercising, yoga and meditation, journaling, and watching live music.

All therapy sessions are conducted in English.

A New Story Counseling is built on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, judgment-free space to be truly seen and heard. While Brooke brings clinical expertise, she views you as the expert on your own life. Therapy is a collaborative partnership designed to help you navigate pain and celebrate wins. By integrating evidence-based modalities—such as EMDR, ACT, CBT, mindfulness, solution-focused therapy, and attachment-focused work—her ultimate goal is to help you cultivate deeper self-awareness and live confidently in alignment with your true values.