Brooke gowdy-johnson
At Nourishing Resilience Counseling, PLLC, Brooke brings a gentle, collaborative, and holistic approach to mental health and wellness. As both a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Registered Dietitian with over 20 years of experience, she offers a unique blending of expertise that honors the deep connection between mind, spirit, and body. She creates a compassionate, non-judgmental space where emerging adults, adults, and elders feel truly seen and supported through life’s challenges.
Brooke meets each person exactly where they are. Recognizing that every healing path is unique, she uses an individualized and collaborative approach to help clients define what relief and well-being look like for them. Her practice is rooted in the belief that everyone possesses innate strength and resilience—sometimes, we simply need a caring person to help us nurture those internal resources. She collaborates with clients to build sustainable, meaningful paths toward wellness and ease. Her practice is inclusive, welcoming and empowering individuals of all body sizes, shapes, and abilities.
Brooke offers support for:
Anxiety
Life transitions
Grief and loss (including both death and non-death experiences)
Relationship concerns
Chronic illness, identity changes, and nutrition-related concerns
Women's health, perimenopause and menopause
Personal growth and wellness goals
Burnout
Brooke’s approach is eclectic and pulls from a variety of different tools to support clients. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness, somatic approaches, and person centered therapy. Her treatment approaches are trauma and grief informed. She also pulls from evidence based tools and her experiences as a Registered Dietitian to support individuals in curating a well lifestyle.
Brooke’s care is gentle and she believes that you don’t need to have it all figured out before you begin — rather that one can start with whatever feels most present. Brooke accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield insurance. She provides in person appointments at The Village Collective in Richmond Vermont and telehealth services to residents of Vermont and Maine.
And now a little bit about Brooke. She is a lifelong learner with an endless curiosity about health, psychology, and nature. She nourishes her own spirit in the beauty of the natural world. Outside of her practice, she can often be found gardening, trail running, or hiking alongside her rescue dog, Levi. For Brooke, time spent outdoors—listening to birdsong and feeling connected to nature—is how she recharges and finds peace in a busy world.
If you are interested in seeing if Brooke would make a good match to support you, please contact her at brooke@nourishingresiliencecounseling.com for more information.