Dr. Latoya Brooks, Ph.D., LCSW
Dr. Brooks brings nearly two decades of experience as a clinician, educator, scholar, and leader working at the intersection of mental health, addiction, sexuality, relationships, trauma, and recovery. She is trained as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist, and a Certified Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapist, bringing a unique combination of specialized clinical expertise, academic leadership, and addiction treatment experience to Gentle Path.
Dr. Brooks began her specialized work in sex addiction treatment in 2006 at Keystone Treatment Center and later expanded her addiction-treatment expertise at Gratitude Addiction Treatment Center at Pine Grove Behavioral Health. Throughout her career, she has focused on helping individuals and families address addictive behaviors, trauma, relational concerns, and emotional healing.
In addition to her clinical accomplishments, Dr. Brooks has built an impressive career in higher education. She earned tenure and promotion to Associate Professor of Social Work at Johnson C. Smith University and has served in multiple academic leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the Department of Social Work, Department Chair, and BSW Program Director. Her background includes curriculum development, faculty leadership, student mentorship, and program innovation.
As Clinical Director, Dr. Brooks emphasizes clinical excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-informed practice, staff development, cultural responsiveness, and compassionate accountability. She brings a clinician-scholar perspective that will help further advance Gentle Path’s mission of providing ethical, trauma-informed, relational, and culturally responsive care to individuals and families impacted by sex addiction and related concerns.