With over 17 years of experience as a mental health clinician and NYS credentialed CASAC , Kirk Rooks has continued to aid members of his community. He has worked with mental health and substance dependence disorders in various settings.

Rooks utilizes Motivational Interviewing, Solution Focused Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to achieve these measurable results.

He treats the needs of those who suffer with mood conditions, relationship stressors, minority related concerns, trauma and addictions.

As a team leader, Rooks is tasked with conducting all substance and mood altering assessments and referrals for those in need of addiction services. He also facilitates all intakes and screenings for the entire clinical team while monitoring and supervising his own team of interns. He leads a diverse mental health team right here in New York City.

Rooks is also a former pro athlete and a proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He spends much of his free time mentoring youths in New York and New Jersey who are in need of a positive male role model.