Have you been a victim of a traumatic episode such as abuse, attack, or a natural disaster like an earthquake, hurricane, tornado, or flood? If so, you may have post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and not even know it. Some signs include nightmares, flashbacks, panic attacks, avoiding public places, chest pains, and isolating yourself. The therapists in McAlester are trained in diagnosing and treating PTSD. 

Living in McAlester, you have many attractions like Chadick Park, Whispering Meadows Vineyard, and the Krebs Heritage Museum. If you have PTSD, you avoid places like these because of the crowds but if you get some treatment from one of the McAlester therapists, you can go and enjoy them again. 

Psychologist Cherrilleye Joiner providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Cherrilleye Joiner

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
9 years offering treatment

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing for about 6 years. I have experience working in various environments such as school settings, therapeutic foster care homes, mental health hospitals (inpatient and outpatient), rehabilitation facilities, and outpatient settings. I have had the opportunity to help individuals that have challenges with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, trauma, etc. I believe in holistic treatment and that taking care of your whole being (mind, body, and soul) is important to living a better quality of life. My approach combines with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systemic, Solution-focused, Psychodynamic, and Structural Therapy. It is my desire to meet you where you are and help you reach your goals. Addressing mental health issues can be new and challenging for many people. For some it causes anxiety to increase and brings about a lot of uncertainty. While this experience presents challenges, I encourage you to lean in and stay committed to healing, growing, and becoming the best version of yourself. I consider it an honor to help you along this journey and look forward to serving you.

Psychologist Yoonhee Kang providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Yoonhee Kang

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseBipolar disorder
7 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Marriage and Family Therapy in Oklahoma with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, trauma and abuse, & bipolar disorder and more severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and personality disorders along with couples and family issues. 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.

Psychologist Camille Sears providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Camille Sears

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD
10 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and Licensed Art Therapist with 10 years of professional work experience. Do you feel like everyone else received a set of instructions on how life operates that you are missing? Do you feel like you are always playing catch up just to meet normal expectations? I am here to translate the manual of life. We together will navigate every intersection in life while discovering your best self. I specialize in art therapy as a modality of counseling because it encourages processing emotions through creative expression. Art therapy accesses the right hemisphere of the brain where all emotional and traumatic memories are stored. Each session I create an individualized approach through combining traditional talk therapy techniques with specialized art therapy prompts in order to help individuals release life's emotional and mental blocks. I am excited to begin this journey with you.

Psychologist Erin Weekes providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Erin Weekes

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
12 years offering treatment

I am licensed in South Carolina and Maine with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, & coping with life changes. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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 sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Heather Hartzell providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Heather Hartzell

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemADHD
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & 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. I believe you are the expert of your own world, and I utilize strategies from CBT, DBT and neuroscience to assist you in developing practical strategies to help you manage and regulate your emotions and improve your thoughts. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Lisa Dover providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Lisa Dover

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression
6 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 6 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 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.

Psychologist Darlene Violas providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Darlene Violas

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepressionADHD
14 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 14 years of experience in the clinical field. With a deep commitment to providing evidence-based care, I utilize a range of therapeutic approaches tailored to meet each client's unique needs. Care is centered around creating a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where clients can feel safe to explore their thoughts and emotions. Through collaborative goal-setting and a focus on the client’s strengths, I work to empower individuals to overcome obstacles, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life's challenges with support and understanding.

Psychologist Katie Terry providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Katie Terry

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression
3 years offering treatment

(she/her/hers). I am licensed in Oklahoma with 3 years of professional work experience. As a compassionate counselor, I provide a safe, supportive space to help you navigate these challenges. With extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ clients and non-LGBTQIA+ clients, I understand the unique pressures and concerns you may face and am here to offer guidance tailored to your journey. Whether you’re looking to improve intimacy in relationships, build self-esteem, address body image concerns, or heal from trauma and abuse, I’m committed to helping you find clarity and growth. Together, we can create a path toward a more empowered, balanced life. I do offer video and phone sessions once we are are established if you are wanting that but they are only offered in the evenings.

Psychologist Melodie Heupel-Carney providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Melodie Heupel-Carney

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
23 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma and South Dakota with 23 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, confidence, & depression. I also have experience working with coping with life changes. 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. 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 Sally Jarrell providing different types of therapy in McAlester

Sally Jarrell

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepression
9 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, abuse, motivation, self esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with 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. 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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Types of therapists available to clients in McAlester

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 McAlester that can offer psychodynamic therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), 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 McAlester available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. McAlester 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, McAlester therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the McAlester region and in the state of Oklahoma.

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

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

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