Meet Dr. Brooke Bartlett

I am a licensed clinical psychologist with specific expertise in trauma-, anxiety-, and stressor-related disorders and symptoms. I have trained at some of the nation’s most renowned institutions for PTSD and anxiety and am one of few psychologists with extensive experience and training in working with first responders and military personnel. I absolutely love what I do for a living and make the most out of my training and education by being as versatile within the field of psychology as I can be; I am a consultant, professor, and clinician- all at once!

I’m often asked why I chose to pursue a career as a trauma psychologist, and my best answer is this: I truly believe I was born to do this work. Since childhood I’ve been captivated by the stories of resiliency displayed by individuals who have experienced unspeakable trauma. This catapulted me into a lifelong pursuit of better understanding how trauma uniquely impacts each individual. I am continuously humbled and inspired by the strength and resiliency of those I work with, and I use this inspiration as my daily motivation to provide the highest quality of service to all my clients.

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  • • Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, University of Houston

    • M.A. in Clinical Psychology, University of Houston

    • M.A. in Psychology, Boston University

    • B.A. in Psychology, University of California, Irvine

  • I have received over 10,000 hours of comprehensive and specialized training from some of the nation’s top institutions for trauma, anxiety, and related disorders, particularly among military veterans and first responders. I’ve worked in a variety of settings including inpatient and outpatient trauma units for combat veterans and community mental health clinics. During my doctoral training, I was also an embedded clinician for several years in one of the largest public safety departments in the country. In addition to providing therapy for first responders and their loved ones, I provided 24/7 on call critical incident response, developed wellness programming, consulted with command staff, and developed and conducted research programming with public safety agencies locally and nationally.

    • Postdoctoral fellowship and predoctoral internship: VA San Diego Healthcare System/University of California, San Diego

    • Predoctoral clinical rotations: Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center

    • Predoctoral research: National Center for PTSD, VA Boston Healthcare System

    • Masters level research and training: Center for Anxiety and Related Disorders - Boston University

  • I’m a native to Southern California and I take full advantage of the year-round beautiful weather by spending as much time as possible outdoors. I’m a former collegiate athlete and still value physical fitness and staying active! On any given day when I’m not working, I’m typically hiking, road biking, or playing some kind of recreational sport. I’m also a self-proclaimed puzzle enthusiast, live music goer, and dog lover.