Sonya Brooks
About Sonya Brooks
Sonya Brooks is a Behavioral Health Clinician II at Native American Connections, where she has worked since 2014. She specializes in culturally-proficient behavioral and mental health services, particularly for American Indian tribes and refugee populations.
Work at Native American Connections (NAC)
Sonya Brooks has served as a Behavioral Health Clinician II at Native American Connections since 2014. In this role, she focuses on providing behavioral health services within the Indian Rehabilitation program in Phoenix, Arizona. Her work emphasizes the integration of culturally-traditional practices with Western clinical methods, ensuring that treatment is culturally proficient and relevant to the communities she serves.
Education and Expertise
Sonya Brooks holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Arizona State University, where she studied Policy, Administration, and Community from 2012 to 2014. She also earned a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from the same institution, completing her studies from 2005 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in behavioral and mental health, particularly in culturally-proficient practices.
Background
Prior to her current position, Sonya Brooks worked as a Community Research Aide at Arizona State University’s School of Social Work from 2013 to 2014. She also completed an MSW internship at Native American Connections, specifically at the Guiding Star Lodge, from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she served as a Victim Advocate at NATIVE HEALTH from 2011 to 2012, gaining valuable experience in advocacy and support for minority groups.
Specialization in Behavioral Health
Sonya Brooks specializes in providing culturally-proficient services in behavioral and mental health. She has extensive experience working with American Indian tribes and refugee survivors from various countries. Her focus includes advocating for the rights and protection of minority groups and their cultures, ensuring that her approach to treatment respects and incorporates their unique cultural contexts.