Deidra Brooks, LMSW (she/her) is a Licensed Master Social Worker (MSW011374) who supports clients working to cultivate balance, clarity, and self-trust through life’s transitions. She specializes in supporting individuals navigating anxiety, depression, and stress, with attention to how identity, intergenerational trauma, and lived experience shape emotional wellness.

Deidra has experience working with youth and adults, and brings a holistic lens to therapy that integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-informed approaches. She weaves reflection, psychoeducation, and collaboration into each session to create a brave space for clients to reconnect with their inner wisdom while building sustainable tools for growth.

Deidra is an LGBTQIA+ identifying and affirming practitioner. She is a first-generation college graduate born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. Deidra carries the warmth, soul, and resilience of her Southern upbringing into her therapeutic work. Her style is described as warm, intuitive, and collaborative.

Deidra holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Christian Brothers University and a Master of Science in Social Work from Columbia University. Her approach honors both the science of healing and the art of being human. Her professional journey spans community mental health, private practice, crisis intervention, and social intervention research. She also has over ten years of experience in nonprofit leadership, building programs that center mental health and social change. These experiences laid the foundation for her unwavering commitment to accessible, culturally responsive care.

Deidra is a multi-passionate creative who finds joy in travel, music, learning, spending time with loved ones, and intentional rest. When she’s not in session, you will find her curating wellness experiences, crafting, or dancing to her favorite playlists.

Reach Deidra at deidra@courageouscounselingatl.com.