Psychologist Mary Beth Ritchie providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Mary Beth Ritchie

Clinician
License Type(s): LCSW
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
20 years offering treatment

I believe therapy can be a helpful and positive experience for you! I am here to guide you on this journey. We will work together toward alleviating symptoms, improving relationships, and reaching your life goals. We will create a safe space where we will be able to communicate openly and honestly. I am nonjudgmental, compassionate, fun, and genuine. I've been a licensed therapist since 1994, so I have experience with a wide variety of issues. I use various methods and techniques, and I tailor these to meet the needs of each individual. I love being a therapist because each journey is unique! I do provide some live sessions, but I rely heavily on the asynchronous messaging. I’ve found that this mode offers time for the client and the therapist to process information throughout the communication. This can be very helpful in the process of therapy. I’d love to work with you if it sounds like we’d be a good fit!

Psychologist Gary Roberts Jr providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Gary Roberts Jr

Clinician
License Type(s): MS LPC SUP
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger management
10 years offering treatment

Hi, I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in the state of Oklahoma. I received my Master's degree in counseling and Rehabilitation Therapy. I have been in the mental health field for over 20 years with 10 years practicing rehab therapy and counseling. I have experience working with families and individuals. I have assisted clients with concerns of depression, anxiety, self harming behaviors, suicidal thoughts, low self-esteem, divorce, life changes, and many others. My approach is to meet my clients where they are. Some need me to be a little more direct, and others prefer more warmth. My goal is to provide the best atmosphere to help my clients meet their goals. Relationships are integral in life as well as in the therapeutic process. I believe in the process, and I have seen it work in the lives of hundreds of my clients. I look forwards to helping you along in your journey

Psychologist Eli Sanchez providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Eli Sanchez

Clinician
License Type(s): MHR,LPC,CMIII
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesADHD
12 years offering treatment

It takes courage to seek support, and I commend you for being here. I'm a bilingual (English/Spanish) Licensed Professional Counselor with 12 years of experience, and I am deeply committed to working with the neurodivergent community. I especially enjoy connecting with and supporting individuals with ADHD, helping them to understand their unique wiring and develop effective strategies for success. My Master's in Human Relations from the University of Oklahoma provides a strong foundation for my work in creating a safe and affirming therapeutic space. Whether you're navigating the complexities of ADHD, processing past trauma, managing anxiety, or working through relationship issues, I offer insightful guidance and practical tools tailored to your specific needs. If you're a neurodivergent individual looking for a therapist who understands and celebrates your neurotype, I encourage you to reach out.

Psychologist Dorothy Meeks providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Dorothy Meeks

Clinician
License Type(s): LMFT
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCoaching
29 years offering treatment

Welcome! I am a marriage & family therapist with thirty years experience. I'm currently licensed in Oklahoma & Colorado but my original license was Connecticut. I work with clients with a wide range of concerns including divorce & blended family issues, family conflict, marital & relationship problems, career challenges, anger management & stress & anxiety. Additionally, I earned my MBA, & consulted with companies & organizations on developing leadership & communication skills in their employees. My therapy style is warm, compassionate & respectful. My approach predominantly combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, brief solution focused therapies. Therapy will be a collaboration with you specifying your treatment goal or goals. Your treatment will be tailored to fit your own unique needs. I look forward to working with you!

Psychologist Amy Phelps providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Amy Phelps

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseEating disordersDepression
18 years offering treatment

Welcome. I hope you find insight here! As a licensed psychotherapist & clinical supervisor, I value a practical understanding of holistic medicine. Coming from a "seasoned" lens with almost two decades of clinical experience, my approach relies heavily on evidence-based technique, research and natural instinct. With gratitude, I invite you to explore details of my treatment approach & scope of practice below. If you prefer client commentary, please skip to my reviews! They are 100% voluntary, as direct feedback is essential to my approach. With a board certification in clinical supervision, I prioritize the lifelong pursuit of research & continued education. I believe wholeheartedly that transparency & accountability are essential for long term growth. Healing is a collaborative process. My passion for counseling psychology, intertwined with formalized education have been necessary to develop the awareness necessary to provide services as a skilled therapist. Clinical intuition & self-discovery naturally result in what I believe to be my divine purpose as a healer. In addition to what I've detailed above; a fundamental devotion to motherhood, commitment to faith and my own belief in the power of recovery have all combined to enhance an already intense passion for human connection & healing. Through my own journey of practicing individual guidance & treatment team leadership, I have been thrilled to expand from psychotherapist to my long time dream as clinical director. After many years in the helping role, I hope with my knowledge base & experience I'm able to reach a larger group who helps assist local courts to better our community. Another element of my story is my own recovery. This is an asset to my role as a psychotherapist and especially as a clinical director. I am grateful & overjoyed to soon celebrate eleven years of sobriety this coming November, 2025. I believe my sobriety personally enhances my ability to practice the very fundamentals of recovery. Special milestones of my own sobriety has helped guide individual clients. My experience in recovery has been vital through the guidance I provide to clinical staff & clients as they locate their own unique chosen path to healing. Theoretical approach: I consider my traits & beliefs of my approach as unique as my techniques and overall theory, which tend to change along with the culture throughout my career. At heart, most of my approach is person-centered & Trauma-informed, although I pull techniques from many frameworks, like Cognitive Behavioral, family systems & solution-focused. Most clients naturally gravitate to my intentional transparency. Helping clients focus on their own self-discovery is a rewarding journey of partnership that involves a gentle balance of grace, respect and humility. My individual experience as a practitioner is always separate and secondary to client needs & goals. Almost two decades ago, I discovered my dream to formalize the leadership of therapists during licensure. Gaining this clinical certification intensified my love and enhanced my strong commitment to the counseling field-I consider this role of clinical mentorship a true honor. My partnership with Betterhelp has allowed me to use a flexible approach as an independent practitioner for the past four years. I contract with organizations that respect this independence, allowing variety and a relaxed scheduling structure. My choice to maintain small caseloads allows me an ability to commit to individual needs & prioritize the healing of each client I have manually pre-selected. This is a process I prefer to customize to ensure long-term growth & therapeutic trust. Most notable feedback from former clients: I am attentive, nurturing, flexible, knowledgeable and direct in my communication. I find that my own authenticity is fundamental to my essence as a human. I believe transparency underlies all healthy attachment. With specialized understanding in trauma recovery, I believe that we all have the ability to heal. Only you hold the power to transform your life. This directly requires accountability, openness and honesty. Responsibility for your healing is fundamental to this process. My role in this partnership is dependent on the value of client effort! I provide support, validation and accountability - just as I enforce, practice & model appropriate boundaries. Other fundamental techniques like confrontation, psychoeducation lay the groundwork best for healing. My faith adds a necessary layer of unique impartiality to my role. This detail is important to acknowledge as my spiritual beliefs overlap with a unique awareness that I believe transcends the collective, mind, body and soul. Using a structure of standard practice with appropriate evidence-based techniques, only licensed psychotherapists possess the exclusive legal responsibility and ethical liability to provide safe, legitimate medical care. Verifiable benefit is shown through statistical evidence with insured, licensed practitioners. I am verified by Psychology Today & a member of the National Counseling Association among others. My ultimate priority as licensed psychotherapist is to provide the emotional safety that ensures healing for my clients. I believe that NO obstacle is superior against the profound strength of human connection & willpower! An OPEN heart is always the ONLY requirement for growth. Recently I was ecstatic to accept my true dream position as clinical director, a role I have worked to make a reality for more than 15 years. This role takes much of my time from independent contracts like Betterhelp, a transition that took months for me to consider. This choice came with careful consideration as the reality for more space from my clients would be a reality. I will continue to hold great love and gratitude for Betterhelp. As I take more time away while I grow into my newest title, I have limited availability and have decided to separate as my current clients each finish their therapeutic processes. Please feel free to join my wait list today! Thank you for the time you've chosen to spend with my words. I hope you've found insight in my story.

Psychologist Shaunta Gills-Roberson providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Shaunta Gills-Roberson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteem
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma and Texas with 12 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, & trauma and abuse. I also have experience working with 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!

Psychologist Giorgio  Durham providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Giorgio Durham

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCoaching
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Gloria Tucker providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Gloria Tucker

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD
12 years offering treatment

I have dedicated 10+ years of study in the field of psychological counseling, and I'm actively improving by using the latest and most effective and up-to-date evidence-based methods to provide sufficient services for all kinds of mental health needs. I have a strong motivation to work with and help people of all backgrounds develop coping skills for all types of issues. As people go through different stages of life, adjustments in their busy lives may become a burden, and treatment can come in the form of therapy. As I've worked over the years using interventions such as CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Centered Person, I've fostered ways of improving the lives of people who experience depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), PTSD, and suicidal feelings.

Psychologist Leslie Turner providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Leslie Turner

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteem
10 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, intimacy related issues, motivation, & self esteem. I also have experience working with 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. 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.

Psychologist Michelle Mauney providing different types of therapy in Laverne

Michelle Mauney

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes
4 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Alaska and Oklahoma with 4 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, parenting issues, & career difficulties. I also have experience working with 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. 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.

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What types of therapists are available to clients in Laverne?

Understanding the type of therapy you'd like to search for is crucial before finding a therapist or psychologist. Be sure to narrow your search for therapists in Laverne that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), therapeutic talk therapy, group therapy, marriage and family therapy for individuals or couples, or couples therapy depending on your needs.

Licensed therapists & mental health professionals available through BetterHelp's online platform

Mental health therapists in Laverne available through BetterHelp are accredited as psychologists to help individuals and couples. Laverne therapists' credentials can include licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT), licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), and clinician or doctor of psychology (PsyD). Regardless of their licensure, Laverne therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Laverne region and in the state of Oklahoma.

How can a therapist help you destress, manage your emotions, and guide you towards the life you want?

Therapists in Laverne 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 Laverne may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

Is it better to find a mental health counselor or therapist in Laverne offering online therapy or in person?

Studies show online therapy can be just as effective as in-person counseling. Online therapy with licensed counselors is often more affordable, with BetterHelp pricing ranging from $65-$100 weekly, while in person therapy can cost up to $200 per session.

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