Trauma and PTSD Therapists in Oklahoma City, OK

Welcome! As an LPC and an art therapist (ATR-BC), I treat everyone with dignity and respect regardless of their orientation, age, or gender. It is important to meet each client where they are by using a person-centered focus to assist with identifying personal goals. Therapy can be beneficial and involve some discomfort. There are no guarantees but success in therapy can be achieved with participation and consistency. Some issues of focus are: military issues, sexual & physical abuse, trauma, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and career goals in an relaxed office atmosphere to support everyone in feeling comfortable and at ease.

I am a marriage and family therapist committed to helping clients overcome trauma and cultivate healthier relationships. My work focuses on targeting unhelpful beliefs that may be holding you back from making the changes you desire. I believe in taking a collaborative approach to helping you reach your goals.

I come from a multi-cultural and diverse background which assist me while working with individuals from different cultures, sexual orientations, and religions. I enjoy working with men who are trying to work through experiences and emotions to improve their lives. I believe that individuals possess a great amount of resolve and inner strength which aids them in their ability to heal. With my help, these individuals can bring forward these attributes and qualities to thrive.

My experience encompasses in-depth mental health services for clients experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, addiction, family and parenting issues, suicidality, stress, low-self esteem, divorce, and other concerns. The goal of therapy is to partner with the client in addressing and processing through mental health issues. Productive mental health care does not look the same for everyone, and so my goal as a therapist is to utilize a flexible approach to therapeutic orientation and intervention.

Perhaps you feel broken inside as if everyone around you has a map & compass guiding them through life while you bumble your way around feeling like nothing more than an empty shell of yourself. You’ve tried therapy before & have seen some improvements, but you’re still feeling hopelessly lost. You feel stuck in a seemingly endless cycle of progress followed by a whiplash of regression. All of this leaves you exhausted & uncertain of how you can keep going. Life doesn’t have to be this endless drudge of misery, depression, anxiety, and other trauma symptoms. Therapy can help.

Do you feel overwhelmed or stuck or just want to change the patterns you've fallen into? Grief, anxiety, depression, and trauma can drain energy and prevent you from being the person you want to be. Seeking the help of a therapist can be the first step to becoming your best self. If you are looking for a change, I know I can help you work toward the goals you have for yourself and maybe find some new goals along the way!

I understand how life can seem chaotic and lonely. Knowing we are not alone can be one of the most freeing acknowledgments. However, I appreciate how complex challenges can be so the step towards freedom is not always the easiest. I don’t intend to change you. Instead, I will work with you as you get closer to where you want to be. I view the world through a faith-based lens and create a judgment-free environment. My desire is to meet you where you are and to help you move forward during challenging times.

Therapy is not one size fits all. My goal for you as the client is to create a safe and affirming space where you can be yourself. Feeling safe in the therapy room is essential to do the hard work of healing and growing from things that have happened to us in life. Therapy should be a collaboration between the client and therapist in order to help you in the best possible way. I strive to create a non-judgmental and supportive space for you.

I am a Cognitive Behavioral Therapist (CBT) who specializes in helping clients manage and navigate anxiety, depression, anger, trauma, interpersonal relationship issues, and other life challenges. My clients typically include individuals and couples. I provide ethical and evidence-based services designed to be client centered, and I utilize a collaborative therapeutic approach.

(6/15/21: Temporarily not taking new clients.) Sometimes the winds-of-change blow through our lives, taking us down unfamiliar paths or through difficult, unwanted, or foreign terrain. These challenges can be painful and disruptive; however, they can also be "trailheads to inner peace". I'd like to guide you on your path of healing as you seek empowerment, growth, or insight in a particular area of your life. I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor, an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, and a Certified Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapist and Consultant with over 40 years of combined experience in counseling and integrated therapy.

I am a licensed professional counselor, certified as a Sex Offender Treatment Provider(CSOTP) and Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional(CATP). I work with individuals(7-18) who are being adjudicated for a sexual offense, children with anger issues and social skills building.

I think we can all agree that starting something new, or even continuing with where we may have left off, can be quite challenging at times. This makes a lot of sense because change is scary. It can be unfamiliar and sometimes extremely hard to adapt to. So allow me to take a moment to encourage you by providing a safe space for you to take the first step. I am committed to providing you support through life’s hardships. By working alongside you, I will tailor the therapeutic process to your unique needs as the client.

Have you ever had difficulty navigating through the difficulties of life? We all have. I offer a safe space to discuss and explore the difficulties you may be facing. I have a background of working with individuals that have struggled with trauma, addiction, and legal issues. I would love to offer you a safe space on your journey.

Navigating various relationships, life transitions, trauma, parenting issues, or a crisis in life can be extremely challenging. In overwhelming times, we often struggle to find the authentic support we seek through our journey. The choice to pursue healing and personal growth through counseling takes a tremendous amount of courage, and I greatly value and appreciate each interaction with my clients for this strength. It is my privilege to provide a safe, accepting and warm environment where we travel alongside each other in your unique experience.

Accepting New Clients. I come from a multicultural and diverse background which assists me while working with individuals, couples, and families from different cultures, sexual orientations, and religions. I enjoy working with adolescents and adults who are trying to work through experiences and emotions to improve their lives. I believe individuals possess a great amount of resolve and inner strength which aids them in their ability to heal. With my help, these individuals can bring forward these attributes and qualities to thrive.

This work is my passion. In addition to working with individuals facing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and difficulties with navigating life events I have specialized training in healing trauma, grief, childhood issues, and working with behavioral and substance addictions. I am deeply committed to respecting the dignity of each individual and creating a safe emotional environment to heal obstacles and difficulties in a positively focused way. I am committed to being culturally sensitive and aware of each individual's uniques assets and differences and helping them strengthen that as a part of who they are.

Children are my area of specialty and I have served Oklahoma City children and parents in a variety of roles through the years. As a Professional Counselor I'm committed to providing individualized services that are client centered and trauma informed. Most importantly, I understand problems experienced by a family member effects all or some members of the family therefore effecting the family system or unit. Families that seek counseling are better prepared than those families that see the problem as existing within one individual.

Do you struggle with setting good routines? What about feeling tired and sad all the time? Have you recently had a baby and feel more down than usual? I am here to help. For over five years, I have conducted treatment at Hands To Guide You in Oklahoma City, OK. I recently graduated from Cummings Graduate Institute with my Doctor of Behavioral Health Degree. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensing Supervisor who conducts psychotherapy for patients throughout their lifespan. I want to help you be the best version of yourself.

The three primary goals I help my clients work towards in therapy are healing, recovery, and change. My areas of concentration include trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, divorce recovery, narcissistic abuse recovery, and work/career-related stress. Because your unique needs bring you to therapy, we will develop goals to meet such needs and evaluate our progress as we work towards set goals. My approach to treatment is conventional (evidence-based techniques), and faith-based Christian counseling. None of us is immune to life's stressors, but effective therapy can help us remain at peace as we handle those.