
Pamela Frieden
Hello! Welcome to the BetterHelp community! My name is Pamela Frieden and I am a Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker practicing in Kansas. I am also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma. I have been providing psychotherapy for a wide variety of issues and populations for 20 years. I graduated from Newman University in 2000 with a Master in Social Work and a Minor in Women's Studies. For six years, early in my clinical career, I did in-home family therapy with Juvenile Offenders and their families to help reduce recidivism rates of teens entering the criminal justice system using the Functional Family Therapy Blueprint model. Since 2006, I have been working as an Independent Therapist in private practice and group practice settings. I would describe my approach as goal oriented, and client centered. I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT). Both modalities are hands-on, practical approaches to problem-solving. CBT treatment usually involves efforts to change thinking patterns and or behaviors. The goals are to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind difficult situations, and so change the way they feel. This helps people identify faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and learn better ways of coping with life's full variety of stressors. Difficult and painful times are part of the human experience. I understand seeking help can be a vulnerable step to take. Exploring the healing process or enriching one’s personal growth, first and foremost, requires establishing a trusting and an emotional supportive relationship. Change is not easy, but it is possible. Due to other obligations, evening appointments are very limited.

Theresa Yu
Hello. I am Theresa “Terri” Yu, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma, New Hampshire and Colorado. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of CSI Counseling Honor Society. I received my Bachelor’s in Applied Ministries: Foreign Missions Emphasis from Oklahoma Baptist University, my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision. My counseling approach is to style therapy on what will work for you best and providing a safe, judgment free space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and address your needs by using various traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Rapid Resolution Therapy. My therapeutic in style involves helping you to achieve insight and strategies and tools that you can use to begin to make immediate positive changes in your life. I will be there to help guide you, encourage you, and possibly even challenge you, to overcome obstacles to stand in your way. My experience includes providing online telehealth, home-based & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, complex developmental trauma, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s, oppositional defiant disorder, and other behavioral problems/issues. I also work with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems and coping with life changes. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for child protective services, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager. I am a mother to 4 girls, ages 29, 27, 23, 18 & have guardianship of 1 boy age 22 . I also host and place foreign exchange student in the community and love to learn about their different cultures. I am also an avid pet lover with 4 dogs and three cats. Two of my dogs are currently training to be therapy dogs. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to develop a plan to helping you live your most authentic live. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like to talk more. I understand that finding the right therapist can take time, so it’s OK to try this out and see if it’s a good fit for you. Overall I value honesty and want you to feel empowered to do what’s best for you.

Dr. Yehoshua Othniel
I am a Qualified Mental Health Practitioner with over 15 years experience . While working towards my Clinical license as a Social Worker the focus of my practice was in Geriatric Psych. I primarily worked with Seniors age 60 years and over. After getting my Clinical level license I began to work with outpatient adults in a community mental health center whose ages ranged from 5 years old to 80 plus. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach is an eclectic. I employ multiple theories and techniques in order to meet the specific needs of my patients. Today my practice focuses on the treatment of Anxiety and Depression. The tag line in the advertisements for my private practice reads, "Helping you put the pieces of the puzzle together since 2019." This has been and continues to be my passion. If you're feeling confused and stalled let me help. I'm not everyone's cup of tea but I might be yours; Taste and see!

Steven Michael Fuller
Hi, my name is S. Michael Fuller. Call me Mike, Michael, Mr. Fuller, whichever you feel most comfortable with. I am licensed in Oklahoma as a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Marital & Family Therapist. I consider myself fortunate to have worked in a wide variety of settings (hospital, youth service agency, university setting as a adjunct professor, health department, public schools and private practice )that have allowed me to help people from many walks of life, ages from very young and just getting started in life to the elderly and moving into the latter stages of life. Diagnostic areas include the treatment of Depression, Anxiety, Family of Origin Issues, Attention and Impulsivity, Grief and Loss issues. These are only a few examples of the many issues I have been able to help people with over the years. Each person I have been fortunate enough to work with has helped me grow and improve as a therapist, just as I hopefully can help you as you work to make changes that will help you grow and develop more fully to the vision you have for yourself. My initial goal in working with you is to develop a relationship in which you feel heard and understood, respected and appreciated. Most of the time this happens rather quickly, allowing trust and rapport to grow to the point where we can begin to understand where you are emotionally, where you want to be and working together to use your strengths to get there. This process, sounding so simple, is the core of the therapeutic relationship that allows you to move from a place that simply is not working to one that is. Congratulations, just by reading this you have taken a difficult beginning step towards a life that suits you better than the one you are in now. While I hope to help you in your journey, who you make the journey with is less important than the fact you make it! I look forward to working with you on this journey!

Dr. Jerard Holton
I am licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho with 6 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certified by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My doctorate is in public health where I have specialized in population health management for behavioral health. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, and depression. I also regularly work with military and veteran populations and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Rex Bennett
I am licensed in Oklahoma with over 5 years of professional work experience helping people to grow change. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, confidence, and other struggles. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Rebecca Dugan
I am licensed in Oklahoma with 20+ years working in mental health. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, & anger management. 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 here when you are ready.

Sharon Smith
I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Oklahoma with over 18 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping adult, adolescents and teenage clients with stress, anxiety, anger management, motivation, self esteem, and improving confidence, & depression. 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. I have worked for many years with individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression and anger management issues. I feel great confidence that you and I can work together to help you see your strengths and decide what goals you want to achieve. I am a more nurturing clinician and will provide encouragement and help you become more comfortable with your strengths to achieve your goals and help you get on track to achieve a more comfortable, positive life. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Matt Youngberg
Hello my name is Matt Youngberg, LPC. I am licensed in Oklahoma with 7 years of professional work experience. During the course of my career, I have worked as an offenders counselor, community mental health counselor, and an educator for 10+ years. I like to blend my experience, background, and formal training into an eclectic style of therapy, which just simply means I pull the best things from all types of therapy. I like to take a no-nonsense approach to therapy and want to get to the core of the problem to start moving towards a solution. I am challenging and will push you to find a deeper understanding and awareness of your issues, but I do so with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy working with clients from all walks of life that struggle with any type of issues from relationships, core beliefs, self-esteem, self-compassion, anxiety, family support, and many others. I like to specialize in relationships (all types), couples counseling, domestic violence, and parenting. It takes strength to start this journey and I am glad that you have gotten in line to help yourself live a more successful life. In my free time, I enjoy games of all kinds, athletic endeavors, and serving at Life.Church.

Laurie Ormerod
I am licensed in Oklahoma with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & coping with life changes. 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.
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Therapists in Jefferson can help clients in improving healthy relationships, communication skills, working through life transitions, couples challenges, managing a mood disorder, improving coping skills, self help tips, offer life coaching, family life, or change in negative thinking patterns. A therapist in Jefferson may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.