When you are laying in bed in the middle of the afternoon and know that you need to get up and do something, anything, you know you are probably suffering from depression, but you don’t know what to do about it. The Ponca City therapists are experienced in diagnosing and treating depression and other mental illnesses that can put your life on hold. 

Ponca City was one of the places where they filmed the movie Twister and it was also the site for the Rockford Files and American Gods. However, if you have depression, you don’t care about movies or anything else. You need to speak with one of the dedicated counselors in Ponca City to get some help right away. 

Psychologist Martha Higgins providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Martha Higgins

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
14 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma, Oregon and Utah with 14 years of professional work experience in this field with 11 of those years as a licensed psychotherapist. My approach focuses heavily on emotional intelligence, self awareness and meeting you where you are now while looking to your history for insights and motivation. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, motivation, self esteem, confidence and behavioral activation. I also have experience working with compassion fatigue. 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 Dana Dodson providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Dana Dodson

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression
12 years offering treatment

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Oklahoma. I have many years of experience working with clients from a variety of backgrounds, ages, and life challenges. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, relationship issues & family conflicts. 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 Shalom Palacio-Hollmon providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Shalom Palacio-Hollmon

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changes
20 years offering treatment

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, and 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. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Psychologist Shawn Roberts providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Shawn Roberts

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepression
5 years offering treatment

Experience in helping clients with various issues such as relationships, family conflict, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, impulse control, career, direction, and numerous other areas. I believe that if we work together, you may improve in finding your way, answering tough questions, channeling your inner strength, gaining an overall better perspective, or dealing with complicated issues of life. I have developed some very effective interventions for behavioral modification, wellness, and grounding. Taking the first step to engage in therapy takes courage, perspective, and the willingness to embrace change. I am so proud of your strength to get this far! Let's do this!

Psychologist Stephen Garman providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Stephen Garman

Clinician
License Type(s): LPC
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression
3 years offering treatment

Hello, name is Steve. I am a professional liscensed counselor. I have worked with all ages. I have worked in crisis and with substance abuse. I have also worked with pastoral counseling. . My expertise includes dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, motivational counseling, and specific teen issues. I also help many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating you with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines many counseling approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Reality therapy, and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs and personality. I believe you have the innate ability to rise above your problems. I am here as a coach to take you from where you are in life to where you want to be. I believe that in order to be truly healed and healthy we all need an approach that heals us emotionally, physically, and spiritually. My compassionate, positive, and personal approach will make you feel comfortable and in control. 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!

Psychologist Dr. Everaistus Penda providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Dr. Everaistus Penda

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression
8 years offering treatment

I am a Counselor Educator and a Mental health professional, with Ph.D. Counselor Education and Supervision and both LPC and CRC licensed/certified. I am driven to help others overcome personal as well as family/societal obstacles. 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, & trauma and abuse. 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, and I believe my experience of living in varying societies (Europe, USA, Asia and Africa) will provide an important foundation for me to be of support to you.

Psychologist Carrie Brown providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Carrie Brown

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

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 10 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 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 Paula Lister providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Paula Lister

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

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.

Psychologist Sabrina Johnson-Prince providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Sabrina Johnson-Prince

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disorders
20 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with grief and loss, & intimacy related issues. 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 seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. While I enjoy working with couples and family systems, I also have experience working with individuals. I have many years as an EAP (Employee Assistance Program) therapist where I assist in addressing many individual issues such as anxiety, depression, time management, etc. I do believe in approaching individual issues from a systemic approach so I will be asking you about the systems you come from, live and work in!

Psychologist Keri Smith providing different types of therapy in Ponca City

Keri Smith

Clinician
Mental Wellness Specialties: Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changes
8 years offering treatment

I am licensed in Oklahoma and Texas with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, & 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 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 Ponca City

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 Ponca City 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 Ponca City available through BetterHelp are accredited to help individuals and couples. Ponca City 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, Ponca City therapists are trained in any type of therapy in the Ponca City 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 Ponca City 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 Ponca City may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment. 

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