Gerald Brooks, LCSW

Gerald Brooks is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in Florida, Tennessee, Nevada, Virginia, and Michigan. Gerald began his career in the mental health field at 20, working with adults with persistent mental health concerns as a direct care staff member. After completing his master’s degree in social work, he became the Clinical Director at the same mental health facility. Gerald also holds master’s degrees in counseling psychology, spirituality, culture, and health, and sport management. He is finishing a master’s degree in religion and pursuing a doctorate in sports and performance psychology. His credentials include a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC), Certified Professional Coach (CPC), Department of Transportation Certified Substance Abuse Professional (SAP), and a certificate in sports social work.

Gerald operates a solo practice in Michigan. He serves at Western Michigan University as the senior psychiatric social worker, therapist, and program manager for the collaborative mental health program for student-athletes within the athletic department. Gerald’s journey in AEDP began in 2021. He is an active member of the Vision Collective and part of a Vision Collective subgroup exploring racialized trauma and therapy with Black men. He is a Level Three AEDP therapist and is in supervision working toward certification.

Gerald’s clinical work spans children, adolescents, college students, student-athletes, and adults across diverse settings. He is trained in various therapeutic approaches but has found a home in AEDP. Gerald has personally experienced the healing power of AEDP and aims to be a transformational presence for others.