Online Therapy in Brentwood
Telehealth therapy for children, teens, young adults, and parents in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Expert care from the comfort of your home.
Support that fits your life
Brentwood families deserve quality therapy that fits into their busy lives. That's why I offer all sessions via secure telehealth. No traffic on San Vicente, no searching for parking, no rushing between activities. Whether you're near the Country Mart, in the Brentwood Glen, or anywhere in the neighborhood, you can access expert therapy from home.
Brentwood is a community where families value privacy and where the pressure to perform well starts early. Parents I work with here often describe a culture where struggling is something you handle quietly, whether that's a child who won't go to school, a teenager who seems fine on the surface but is quietly overwhelmed, or a young adult who's back home and feeling stuck. When anxiety or OCD shows up, it can go unrecognized because the person is still getting good grades or still showing up to activities. But the internal experience may be very different from what's visible on the surface.
Meet Brooke Sundin, LMFT
I'm Brooke, the owner and founder of Light Minds Child and Family Therapy. Based right here on the Westside, I've spent over ten years working with families throughout Los Angeles.
My approach is warm, practical, and grounded in evidence-based techniques. I specialize in anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, and life transitions, the issues I see most often in the children, teens, and young adults I work with.
CREDENTIALS & TRAINING
License Number: California #124192
Additional Licenses: TPMF1613 (Florida), 14231277-3902 (Utah)
Education: MS Marriage and Family Therapy, California State University, Long Beach
Certifications: SPACE (Yale Child Study Center), ACT (Institute for Better Health)
Years in Practice: 10+
Modalities Used: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention Therapy (ERP), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Play Therapy, SPACE, and more
My Specialty Areas
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When worry takes over, everything feels harder. I help teens and young adults understand what's driving their anxiety and learn practical strategies to feel brave again, including ERP for OCD.
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That voice saying you're not good enough? I use a strengths-based approach to help teens and young adults turn down the volume on self-criticism and start seeing what makes them capable and worthy.
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New school. Leaving for college. Parents divorcing. A big move. Major changes can shake your sense of identity. I help teens and young adults process what's happening and build resilience so they come through stronger.
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When everything feels heavy and nothing seems to help, it's hard to know where to start. I create a space to process what's going on while we work together to rebuild motivation, connection, and hope.
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There's no timeline for grief, and no "right" way to grieve. I help teens, young adults, and children make sense of loss in their own way, honoring what they're feeling without rushing them through it.
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When tension at home feels constant, everyone suffers. I work with teens, parents, and families to break patterns that aren't working and build healthier ways of communicating.
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Making friends, reading social cues, knowing what to say. These things don't come naturally to everyone, and I help kids and teens build confidence through practical strategies they can actually use.
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Morning battles. Stomachaches before class. Refusing to go. I help kids and teens understand what's fueling their fear and develop strategies to face school with more confidence.
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When your teen pushes back on everything, it's exhausting and often masks something deeper. I help families understand what's driving the behavior and develop strategies that reduce conflict.
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The relationship between parent and child is the foundation for everything else. When that connection feels strained, I help families rebuild trust and find their way back to each other.
Telehealth Services I Offer
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Child Therapy
For children ages 8-12 struggling with anxiety, OCD, self-esteem, and life transitions.
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Teen Therapy
For adolescents navigating anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and the challenges of growing up.
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Young Adult Therapy
For young adults facing identity questions, relationship challenges, and the transition to adulthood.
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Parent Coaching
For parents who want to support their child more effectively. SPACE-certified.
Why Brentwood Families Choose Light Minds
I see what's underneath the surface.
Many of the children, teens, and young adults I work with in Brentwood look fine from the outside. They're getting good grades, staying active, keeping up appearances. But underneath, they may be dealing with intrusive thoughts, constant worry, or the exhaustion of holding everything together. I'm trained to recognize anxiety and OCD even when they don't look like the textbook picture.
Specialized in anxiety and OCD, not just familiar with them.
My training in ERP (Exposure and Response Prevention) and CBT means I don't just talk about anxiety. We work on it directly, building skills that can be used when the worry cycle starts. I've written a guide on how to find a therapist for anxiety that walks through the process.
The SPACE program for parents who want to help.
If your child or teen isn't open to therapy yet, the SPACE program gives parents a structured way to respond to anxiety at home that gradually shifts the pattern. I'm certified through Yale Child Study Center, and many Brentwood families I work with start here. For parents who want to understand how to support a child with OCD at home, this approach is a practical starting point.
Telehealth across California, Florida, and Utah.
Sessions happen over secure video, which means your child, teen, or young adult can do therapy from the privacy of home. For Brentwood families who value discretion, this is often a significant factor.
What Clients Say
★★★★★
"I have collaborated with Brooke for many years and have always been impressed by her work ethic, knowledge, and most importantly, her commitment to providing the best possible care to each one of her clients."
— J.O.
★★★★★
“Brooke is kind, compassionate, caring, and has significant knowledge in her field. It is great seeing her work with children and adolescents and how she has made a difference in their lives. Brooke has an ease in how she connects with her clients, and is very intentional and transparent about the interventions and support that she provides.”
— T.N.
Ready to Connect?
I work with families in Brentwood and across Los Angeles through telehealth. If you want to talk about what's going on with your child, teen, or young adult, I offer a free 15-minute consultation.
Areas We Serve
Beverly Hills • Westwood • Venice • Pacific Palisades • West LA • Playa Vista