Counseling for Adults With ADHD, Anxiety, and Digital Overuse in Gainesville

Do you feel overwhelmed and behind, no matter how hard you try?

If you’re searching for an adult therapist near you in Gainesville, I offer a calm, structured approach with clear next steps.

Counseling to help you:

Calm your mind
Find momentum again
Improve focus
Feel more in control

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Providing Therapy in Gainesville

I’m Joseph Brooks. I provide calm, structured therapy in Gainesville, Florida, and secure telehealth therapy across Florida.

This is practical, action-based therapy for real life change, not just endless talking. Self improvement isn’t easy, but you don’t have to do it alone.

I work with adults dealing with anxiety, panic symptoms, focus and follow-through issues, and screen habits that have started to feel hard to control.

These are the sort of things clients tell me. Do any of these sound familiar?

“I keep falling behind and I don’t know how to catch up.”
“I feel like I’m fighting my own brain every day.”
“I procrastinate, then binge distractions to avoid the guilt.”

“My mind treats everything like an emergency.”
“I feel on edge even when nothing is happening.”
“I know what I’m supposed to do, but I feel stuck.”

My goal is for therapy to become less necessary over time, because you’re building a system you can rely on.

We’ll focus on what’s happening in your real life and build tools that work with your brain, not against it.

You’ll leave sessions with clear takeaways, and we’ll use small between session steps so progress happens in daily life, not just in the counseling room.

I’m here to support you in a calm, manageable way so the changes you make can actually stick.

Common Reasons Adults Start Therapy in Gainesville

These are the main areas I help with:

Anxiety and Overwhelm

Racing thoughts and constant overthinking
Feeling on edge, tense, or keyed up
Sudden waves of panic that feel out of nowhere

Feeling Depressed and Disconnected

Low energy and reduced motivation
Feeling numb, sad, or not like yourself
Withdrawing from people and feeling lonely

Procrastination and Focus

Difficulty starting tasks
Distractions taking over when you feel stressed
Feeling behind even when you’re trying hard

Screen Time and Regaining Control

Using screens to cope, then feeling worse afterward
Losing hours to scrolling, videos, or games
Hiding or minimizing how much time you spend online

About Joseph Brooks

Hello! My name is Joe.

Personally, I’ve had my own seasons of feeling stuck and off track. Therapy helped me rebuild clarity and confidence, and that experience shaped the way I work.

I want you to build reliable skills and self trust so you can handle hard days without spiraling.

You don’t need to have it all figured out before you start.

We’ll go at a pace that feels manageable, and we’ll keep the plan realistic for your life. If you get off track, we don’t spiral, we adjust and keep going.

My goal is progress without overwhelm.

Adult Counseling for Anxiety, Focus, and Overwhelm in Gainesville

More on how I work:

A nonjudgmental alliance with accountability
A consistent place to be honest, track patterns, and reset quickly when you get off track.

Evidence informed, skills based approach
Practical tools you can use under stress, not just insight that makes sense on a good day.
Between session structure
Small weekly experiments and routine changes so progress continues outside the therapy room.
Focus on self improvement, not just endless talking
We’ll work on what actually helps in the moments you get stuck so you can achieve your goals.

Joseph Brooks, MA, RMHCI

Founder and Owner, Brooks Counseling & Wellness
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Florida registration status: Active
Clear Through: 10/2030
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern (IMH28583)
Supervised by Jorelle Degen, LMHC (MH14882)
Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage & Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling

How People Describe Progress in Therapy

People often come to therapy wanting relief, clarity, and a sense of control again.

While I can’t guarantee anything, over time many notice:

Less anxiety and overthinking
Fewer panic spikes and faster recovery when they happen
Less procrastination and avoidance
Better emotional regulation and more steadiness
A calmer nervous system and better sleep

Therapy in Gainesville and Across Florida:

Sessions are 50 minutes and $80 per session, self-pay only and available in Gainesville or online across Florida.

During the First Appointment:

Step 1: Understand What’s Getting in the Way
We slow things down and look at the patterns behind your stress, hopelessness, or lack of focus— without pressure or judgment.
Step 2: Set Goals for the Next Few Months
We identify what you want to feel, change, or improve, and break it into small, doable steps.
Step 3: Build a Plan That Fits Your Brain
You’ll get practical strategies you can actually use in real life — tools that work with your brain, not against it.

You don’t need to prepare anything ahead of time.

If this approach feels like it could be a fit, you’re welcome to book a session when you feel ready.

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Therapy Near Gainesville

Have other questions? You can text or email me:
Text: 352-234-6723

Email: jbrookstherapy@gmail.com

I provide in-person therapy for adults in Gainesville, FL (32605) and telehealth across Florida.
My office is located at 7106 NW 11th Place, Gainesville, FL.

If you’re nearby and want to meet in person, you can book directly online. Or anywhere in Florida for telehealth.

Frequently Asked Questions

It’s completely normal to feel unsure. The first session is just a conversation to see whether it feels like a good fit — there’s no commitment to continue if it doesn’t.
That is ,ok. I offer in-person sessions at my Gainesville office and telehealth across Florida.
No. You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear label. Many clients come in for anxiety or burnout - or simply feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure what’s going on. We figure it out together.
The first session is calm and simple. We talk about what’s been going on, what you want to feel better about, and make a plan for the future. There’s no pressure to share everything at once — we move at your pace.
Most clients start with weekly or every other week sessions. Over time, we adjust and can meet less frequently depending on your needs.
It depends on your goals. Some people come for short-term support over a couple months; others prefer longer-term work for ongoing growth or habit change. We decide together what feels right.
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