Brooke Sellhorn has over 15 years of experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Brooke has her B.A. from Saint Louis University, where she also competed on the NCAA Division I volleyball team. She obtained her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Wheaton College in 2007.
Brooke currently serves as the Clinical Director of the Counselor Education Program at Purdue University-Fort Wayne. She oversees the PFW Community Counseling Center, a free mental health clinic for the community that serves as a training center for graduate level students. For the past 7 years and in her current position, Brooke provides clinical supervision, mentoring, training, and support for students and new clinicians in the counseling field.
Brooke is the founder and owner of Grace Love and Connection, a private therapy practice in Northeast Fort Wayne. Brooke sees children, teens, young adults, couples and families who are seeking healing and interpersonal growth. Brooke provides therapy services in a welcoming environment. Brooke shares her counseling business and office space with a half dozen other professional counselors and therapists.
Brooke Sellhorn has further developed her training through the Gottman Institute and has expanded her repertoire as a couples therapist. She approaches couples counseling with enthusiasm and hope. Brooke is now a Level 3 Trained Gottman Therapist as well as a Certified Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work Leader as well as a Couple Strong network member. Brooke also utilizes the Gottman Relationship Checkup to provide a thorough assessment of each partner and to develop an accurate picture of the issues that are causing strife in the marriage.
Brooke is a certified SYMBIS (Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts) Facilitator. She has used her expertise in ministry at Brookside Church, training Marriage Mentors and leading workshops. Brooke is also the President of Fellowship of Christian Counselors. She is a leader in support and networking with other helping professionals who blend psychotherapuetic care and faith.
Additionally, Brooke conducts seminars and speaks at conferences on a broad range of mental health and interpersonal issues. Brooke has been a speaker for Great Kids mental health series as well as is an advocate on the Youth Mental Health Task Force of Northeast Indiana. She is excited about educating the public on mental health concerns, emotional wellness, and healthy relationships.
Brooke enjoys daily adventures with her husband, Tyler, and their four young children. Tyler and Brooke share their talents with the Fort Wayne community, especially while coaching youth athletics, supporting Christian outreach, and advocating for public education.
Brooke’s goal is to live with courage, grace, and authentic love as she navigates life as a professional, therapist, wife, and mom. Brooke is passionate about empowering individuals, couples, and families to find healing, realize hope, and live wholeheartedly.