Fort Collins Therapy Collective
Some Background
I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Iowa and had minors in Human Relations and Religion. Following my undergrad, I spent a year with AmeriCorps in Seattle where I helped older adults & adults with disabilities to remain independent in their own homes.
I went on to get my Master's of Science in Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University. I completed my PhD coursework in the School of Education at CSU (all but dissertation), and I taught a number of courses at CSU as well. I went into private practice as a therapist in 2004 and have been doing that ever since.
The Rest of My Time
When I'm not working, I am likely spending as much time with my husband and 2 children as possible, walking my dog, and getting outside as much as I can. I also love to do yoga and dance.
About
My Name is Brook Bretthauer.
I've been a self-employed business owner for the last 20 years in my own therapy practice. There's been so much that I have loved about being a therapist! I am always honored when people let me into their world and share things with me. I believe I have a warm presence that helps people feel safe quickly. I am able to listen well, validate, and also challenge clients to reach their goals and become the best version of themselves. I view my role as helping people help themselves, believing that my clients are the experts on themselves. As a therapist, I create the container for my clients to make their own connections.
As a business owner, I deeply empathize with the challenges of running a successful practice: the uncertainty, the learning curve, the moments of doubt. That experience is what led me to mentor other therapists. I love supporting clinicians as they grow their own practices, helping them navigate the business side of this work while staying grounded in what drew them to therapy in the first place. Just as I help clients become the best version of themselves, I'm passionate about helping fellow therapists do the same both clinically and professionally.
