Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy

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Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy

Psychotherapist, Master Accelerated Resolution Therapy Practitioner, AASECT Certified S*x Therapist I am the proud mother of two wonderful daughters.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Maryland with over 20 years of clinical experience. Born and raised in the DC area, I attended Sidwell Friends School for 14 years before receiving my B.A. in Afro-American Studies from the University of Pennsylvania in 1996. After working in the nonprofit sector for three years, I graduated from Columbia University’s School of Social Work in 2001. I worked at House of Ruth in Washington, DC for two years, providing individual and group counseling to victims of domestic violence. In 2004, I completed a two-year advanced clinical training program in psychodynamic psychotherapy at the Washington School of Psychiatry. In 2013 I became a Certified Daring Way™ Facilitator, based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown. In 2014 I earned a certificate at the National Group Psychotherapy Institute. In addition, I have recently become an AASECT Certified S*x Therapist. I have been working with individuals, couples, and groups in private practice in Bethesda since 2004.

01/14/2026

I had the pleasure of attending (for the second time!) the Advanced Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) training at in Bethesda, MD with my amazing associates, Brynn Rangel, ,
and Nina McCormack.

Brooke Bralove Psychotherapy is now the DMV's most experienced ART group practice with three Certified Master ART Practitioners with over 20 years of combined experience offering this transformational therapy.

👉 Schedule a consultation for ART now at the link in bio!

01/12/2026

“The new relationship is with myself.” That line stopped me in my tracks.

A client came in this week glowing and said, “I just had the best week of my life.” After doing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) together, something really shifted, and she could feel it in her body, not just understand it in her head.

That’s what I love about this work. 💜 ART doesn’t just help you process the past. It helps you come home to yourself.

If you’re ready for that kind of shift, make 2026 the year you try ART. 🔗 Learn more or book through the link in bio.��

01/10/2026

💗 Ask a S*x Therapist Anything, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Ever had questions about s*x you’ve been too nervous to ask? This is your chance.

In 30 days, join me for a live, judgment-free, s*x-positive virtual conversation where curiosity is welcome and nothing is off-limits. Ask anonymously or out loud and get clear, grounded answers about s*x, desire, pleasure, and intimacy.

✨ For singles, couples & polycules
✨ All genders, orientations & relationship styles
✨ No partner or prior knowledge needed

🗓 Monday, February 9
⏰ 7:00–8:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual (Zoom)
💵 $25

Because good s*x starts with good information and honest conversation. 👉 Register now at bit.ly/4qKh6Si or through the QR code.

01/09/2026

to a powerful moment from my conversation on .��Low libido isn’t just about mindset or motivation, it’s often about what the nervous system has learned to associate with s*x. Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) works with the body to release old patterns tied to pain, pressure, or disconnection, so desire can return naturally.

I’ve seen clients experience dramatic shifts, sometimes reporting the best s*x they’ve had in 6–10 years, not by trying harder, but by helping the body feel safe again.

✨ Curious how this work might support you? Learn more at the link in my bio and listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.��

01/07/2026

Let’s clear something up: s*x therapy isn’t awkward. It might be exactly what you need.

S*x therapy is talk-based psychotherapy. There’s no physical touch and no pressure to perform. The work happens through conversation, reflection, and building understanding at your pace, in a supportive, non-judgmental space.

If s*x has felt confusing, frustrating, or disconnected, it doesn’t mean you’re broken. It often means something needs attention and care. You don’t have to keep guessing what’s wrong.

👉 Send me a message or visit the link in my bio to book a session and get started.

01/05/2026

We’re excited to share that Nina McCormack, LGPC is now seeing clients in person in Haymarket, VA making it even easier to get the support you’ve been looking for. 💜 She also continues to offer in-person sessions in Bethesda and virtual therapy across DC, MD, VA, and PA.

If you’ve been waiting for support that goes deeper than talk therapy, this may be your moment.

If access or location has been the thing holding you back, this may be your sign. 👉 Book with Nina through the link in my bio and choose the setting that fits your life right now.

01/02/2026

What if 2026 is the year you dare greatly, the year you stop circling the same patterns and finally move through them?

The Daring Greatly™ Women’s Weekend Intensive, happening January 23–25, 2026 in Bethesda, MD, is a 2.5-day immersive experience based on the research of Brené Brown and focused on deep, meaningful work around shame, perfectionism, vulnerability, and self-worth. 💜 This is the kind of work that often takes months in therapy all done in a focused, supportive weekend with other women who truly get it.

You’ll leave with more clarity, deeper self-trust, and sense of being enough, not just understanding it intellectually, but experiencing it in your body.

If you’re ready to begin 2026 with courage, connection, and real momentum, this weekend is for you.

✨ Learn more at the link in my bio and register by emailing brookebralove@gmail.com.

12/31/2025

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) had a powerful year in 2025. 💜

More clinicians are training in ART, research continues to grow, and more people are turning to it when talk therapy hasn’t been enough. ART works directly with the brain and nervous system to help process distress without prolonged exposure or detailed retelling. It’s structured, client-centered, and focused on resolution.

You don’t have to carry what isn’t working anymore into 2026. 👉 Click the link in my bio to learn more or schedule a session.

12/30/2025

As the year comes to a close, here’s a distinction your nervous system really cares about:

Messy isn’t the problem. Messy is real. Messy is where authenticity lives.

Chaos is different. Chaos can feel familiar or exciting, but it isn’t safety.

As we head into a new year, the work is learning to let your nervous system recognize calm—safe people, steady connections, grounded moments—and to trust that this is what safety feels like.

✨ Choose messiness. 🚫 Don’t choose chaos.

If your body keeps pulling you toward patterns that don’t actually feel safe, therapy can help reset that. 👉 Link in bio to schedule and start the new year with more calm.

12/26/2025

Sensory overload can quietly run the show leaving your nervous system stuck on high alert and making it harder to focus, rest, or feel grounded in your body. When noise, emotions, and daily demands keep stacking up, the system doesn’t get the chance to reset.

Make 2026 your best year yet by starting with your nervous system. Accelerated Resolution Therapy works directly with the brain and body to help release stored sensory and emotional overload, so regulation becomes possible again.

Feel more steady and present in the year ahead. 👉 Learn more and book a session through the link in my bio.

12/24/2025

When the nervous system is overwhelmed, the body often signals it first. Dizziness, heart racing, muscle tension, digestive upset, or temperature changes are common physical signs of nervous system dysregulation, especially during high-pressure periods like the holidays.

These reactions are the nervous system’s attempt to manage stress and maintain safety. Over time, this can keep the body stuck on high alert, making it harder to relax, sleep, or feel calm.

When insight or talk therapy isn’t enough, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) works directly with the brain and body to help the nervous system settle and reset.

👉 Schedule a session via the link in my bio.

12/22/2025

Desire doesn’t disappear, it gets bored. If intimacy feels predictable, it’s not because something is wrong with you or your relationship. Pleasure needs novelty. That’s how the brain works.

In our Beyond the Bedroom webinar, and I break down:

✅ why boredom is normal in long-term relationships
✅ how desire naturally changes over time
✅ what actually helps rebuild pleasure and connection—without shame

If you’ve been quietly wondering, “Is this just how it is now?,” this webinar will feel like a relief.

👉 Purchase Beyond the Bedroom through the link in my bio and start understanding your desire instead of judging it.

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