Therapists in Oklahoma

My background is fairly broad having lived in a number of states in the United States and abroad. I have a positive regard for many cultures having lived abroad as well, recognizing that diversity is a part of the world we live in now and our many cultures create a mosaic of life. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed in the state of Oklahoma and Colorado. I have a Masters degree in Counseling. My career has included work with families and youth, individuals and couples along with those struggling with serious mental health issues as well as leading organizations and dealing in this capacity with personnel and ways to lead staff and motivate leadership in these settings always striving for positive outcomes. I have had training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy, and have been a counselor for 20 plus years. I am typically eclectic when working with individuals and families, as well as couples and youth. It is my belief that you can use a socratic approach of questioning and exploring, and challenging gently when working with survivors of trauma, when exploring misconceptions, as well as challenging belief patterns that may be challenging to the day to day coping that we need to have. I believe that we can also explore our patterns of functioning and adapt adding new skills and patterns, traditions and celebrations for example, to place ourselves in a better place to thrive, not only survive in this experience we call life. We have the honor as counselors to travel with you and those you care about on your journey briefly, and this we do with the utmost respect for who you are and for how you wish to see yourself and your family and loved ones succeed and overcome the current challenges you are facing.

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am a licensed therapist in Arkansas and Oklahoma with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Helping others is my passion. My experience ranges from individual adolescence/teen/adult, family, pre and post incarceration. I am open, willing and ready to meet the client where they are and adamantly help them to work towards a resolution that encourages a better quality of life. I feel that everyone matters, has their own path to travel but also have something positive to contribute in life. If you are willing and ready to work on the things that are tough and that hinder you from progressing, I am eager to assist and help you through the issues no matter your age, background, gender, race. I greet everyone with an open heart and much willingness to find a balance.

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & coping with grief and loss. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1995 with a master’s degree in counseling psychology/counseling education. Since then, I have amassed 30 years of experience seeing clients in a variety of settings. I have worked with high school students on their personal and professional development. At universities, I led workshops for non-traditional (older) students. I have developed teambuilding workshops for companies and provided career counseling for individuals. I have been invited to present personality type workshops to various community groups. I have worked for agencies and in private practice. More recently, I have worked with client’s in their homes, addressing the gamut of personal issues a person can face: depression, anxiety, grief/loss, anger issues, premarital/marital issues, suicide, addictions in the family, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, and others. I am currently licensed in the state of Oklahoma Early in my education, I was encouraged to develop my own style of counseling, and that is what I have done. I have many different theoretical techniques in my “counseling toolbox”: cognitive/thought oriented, behavioral oriented, past/present/and future oriented. I steer clear of typical “psychobabble,” but I am fond of a good analogy. I like to use humor, and I believe that we all can laugh at ourselves if we feel secure enough. Knowing that we are loved in spite of (or maybe even because of) our flaws can be quite encouraging. I will accept you, and your issues, because I know I have my share. In fact, I was once told that the difference between a therapist and a client is that a therapist is further along in sorting out their issues. The counseling setting for me can be similar to the old joke where a man loses his wallet on a dark street. Another man sees the first one searching around under a streetlight and asks if he can be of assistance. The first man explains that he has lost his wallet and would welcome any assistance. The two men comb the area thoroughly, looking everywhere to no avail. Finally the second man says to the first, “Are you sure you lost it here?” To which the first man replies, “No, I lost it down in that dark alley.” The second man says, “Well, Why are we looking here?!” The first man says, “Because the light is better here.” A good therapist can be a flashlight - helping you explore the darker areas of your life. But, don’t worry, we won’t go until you are ready. I look forward to searching with you.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma, I have over 17 years of experience working as an individual and career counselor. My experience has given me the opportunity to work with clients with a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, and career challenges. Along with working with people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, mindfulness, journaling, play, art and career and job placement. I will tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Providing each person with unconditional positive regard is where we begin, no matter the situation. Each individual I work with can depend on me to provide support and positive feedback in order to help them to resolve current issues in their lives and to establish goals and objectives that will assist them in the future. My Master's degree in Education specialized in Guidance and Counseling, completed in 1999. Additional graduate work allowed me to obtain my license as a professional counselor. I also have a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Education with a Vocational Certificate. Both are from the University of Central Oklahoma. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step, I am here to support and empower you. I look forward to working with you!

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 32 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I have thirty two years experience in the mental health field. I attended the University of Tulsa and Oklahoma University. I am licensed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in psychiatric hospitals, residential hospitals, ICF facilities, in-home services and nursing homes. I have worked with children and families, clients with multiple challenges, physical and mental, adults and geriatric population that have given me a well rounded perspective. My style of therapy is always non judgemental and empowering. My goal is to help find a solution that fits the client. I changed careers and became a therapist after having a career in the business/sales field after my father died. I keep active playing and coaching sports. I still play ice hockey and coached for twenty years, I am a boxer and coach boxing. I am an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. I am here to support you in that process.

I am a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of therapy experience working with children, teens, families, and adults. My style is engaging, calm, and I want to make sure we build a strong rapport. I truly believe the research that says that the strength of the therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of the outcome of therapy. I am strengths based, believing that we are each the experts on our lives, we just sometimes need someone to walk along beside us during hard and confusing times. It is a privilege to walk with people in those times and watch them find healing. I am trained in Cognitive Processing Therapy and Written Exposure Therapy both are evidence based practices to help adults with trauma. I am also trained in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which is an evidence based trauma treatment for children. For Depression and Anxiety I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have worked with families of children ages 4-17, children with diagnoses of ADHD, Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD as well as self harm, suicidality behaviors, and attachment issues within the family. I have worked with adults who have childhood and adult trauma as well as self harm and suicidality, as well as life changes such as divorce, marital issues, issues w/ adult children. I have a passion for working with persons in the LGBTQIA community, with a special focus on transgender issues. Coming to therapy, talking to someone you don't know is scary but therapy can truly be a place of comfort and healing. I want to help you find that place.

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 11 years of professional experience. I have worked extensively with clients dealing with trauma and abuse, as well as children and families involved in the Child Welfare system. Additionally, I have experience with the Office of Juvenile Affairs. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I am honest and forthcoming with my clients. While I am gentle and compassionate, I do not "sugar coat" situations. My approach is often direct and goal-oriented because I want to see you make progress and feel better soon! I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy requires courage, and I’m proud of you for getting started!

I am licensed in Oklahoma with over 30 years of professional work experience including both in patient and out patient organizations and adjunct professor locally. I have experience in helping clients with PTSD, trauma, coping with grief and loss, coping with geriatric/aging life changes & providing help with caregiver/hospice/end of life issues. I have background in geropsychology, first responder, medical worker issues, military/veterans issues, holocaust survivors and I do my best to work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started! Non judgemental, flexible, comforting. Every part of life is worth living. Each day is a gift. Every person has value. "Nice" and "Kind" are highly underrated virtues. ~ Kristine "You have a right to be here and to sing your own song, whatever that may be." ~ Desiderata P.S. I am unable to accommodate video sessions; I am available for phone and live chat (typed).

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, peripartum/postpartum, parenting issues, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

I am Marchella, a licensed therapist in Oklahoma City specializing in helping people deal with anxiety and depression, relationship problems and major life changes, and the resulting difficult emotions. My goal is to help clients overcome life’s hurdles, from grief and depression to addiction and behavioral problems; whatever you’re faced with, I am on your side. I invite you to browse through my website where you will find out more about my professional experience and qualifications, my personalized approach, and guiding principles. You will also discover that I’m genuinely fascinated by people and their life stories, and how much I love helping them win at life. I would be so honored to work with you and to help you reconnect with your authentic self, and show you the tools to help manage life‘s challenges more easily. I look forward to answering your questions and helping you take control of your life again.