Therapists in Oklahoma City, OK

Although we all have the ability to help ourselves, by combining a professional with your struggles, you will accentuate progress and growth. My practice covers more than just people with struggles. I welcome anyone who desires to improve their lives, increase their self-esteem or enhance their social skills as well as treating a variety of life challenges such as depression, relationship troubles, phobias, anxiety, childhood oppositional disorders, anger management and life coping skills. My practice is available to treat individuals, couples and families. Life is too precious to just settle for anything less than okay.

All counseling issues are, in some way, related to grief. Loss of: a loved one, a relationship, work, health, youth, peace, innocence, self-esteem, etc. I believe all people are looking for unconditional acceptance, compassion and gentleness in dealing with their internal wounds. I entered the counseling field after watching a close friend heal from post-abortion grief by simply finding a safe place to talk about her experience. I feel that the ability to provide a safe place for people to express their pain is something I do naturally.

Do you feel like you got lost and left behind? Is taking care of you at the bottom of your to do list? Feeling overwhelmed? Welcome friend! I've been there too. I believe already have the answers, therapy helps by finding the right questions to bring the answer up. You deserve to reconnect with you. We'll sort your frustration & stress as waypoints that guide you to a better way of living. Living well shouldn't feel impossible, and you deserve to build a life you love. We will work to manage your symptoms and stress, depression, anxiety, or trauma related issues. I am ready to help.

Anxiety, depression, anger, relationship conflict, grief, adjustment, and poor performance are just a few of the difficulties we face in our lives. All of us need the support of others to help navigate the multitude of challenges we experience. Sometimes friends and family, coaches and teammates are too much a part of the situation to be objective or are ill-equipped to offer care, support and/or guidance in a way that is helpful. In these situations a highly trained and experienced professional can often be of great assistance.

We all experience challenges and opportunities to grow and emerge stronger. I believe most humans instinctively move toward higher ground. Sometimes we need someone to walk alongside us who can help keep hope kindled and discover new, less painful, costly routes on the climb. I've had the privilege to journey with clients for over 25 years. My passion is working with those who've been marginalized or who experience themselves on the edges of community. I love witnessing clients do hard things, sit in difficult places, and face what scares them most.

My counseling philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed practices, meaning I value collaboration, empowerment, and emotional and physical safety above all else. In time, clients will gain a richer understanding of themselves while working towards self-determined goals. I am especially attuned to those experiencing LGBT issues, trauma, and depression, as well as various non-monogamous relationships and organizing for social justice. As a social worker and through lived experience, I am highly aware of the daily social, institutional, and communal injustices that impact different historically oppressed people.

Jack Smith has a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Ethics, and a master’s degree in Counseling, both from Mid America Christian University, in Oklahoma City. After graduating and finishing his practicum hours, Jack is currently completing his LPC candidacy at Mid Del Youth and Family Center, working with students in the Midwest City and Del City area. He began working in group homes as a houseparent and activities coordinator.

Although we all have the ability to help ourselves, by combining a professional with your struggles, you will accentuate progress and growth. My practice covers more than just people with struggles. I welcome anyone who desires to improve their lives, increase their self-esteem or enhance their social skills as well as treating a variety of life challenges such as depression, relationship troubles, phobias, anxiety, childhood oppositional disorders, anger management and life coping skills. My practice is available to treat individuals, couples and families. Life is too precious to just settle for anything less than okay.

I work with high functioning adults who need help with depression, anxiety, recovery from traumatic events, and trouble in their personal and professional relationships. Together we will work to find what best motivates you in achieving your unique goals.

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.

For some, it is not an easy decision to start counseling, but the therapy process can lead to unimaginable improvement. I do counseling with children, teens, and adults for a wide range of issues. I also enjoy marital therapy and family therapy. It's my goal to help you grow and heal though the challenges caused by mental illness or life's challenging circumstances. Working together we can see change and hope! I know it's important to get help or support when you're looking for it. So if you call and you don't get to talk to someone... we do call back, usually same day or next business day.

Book ONLINE at jennifer-morton.clientsecure.me When looking for a therapist you want someone you can trust. You want to feel safe.. right? You may feel that you are different than others and you want to know you can talk to someone that understands how to help . I have been a support for those who have experienced social anxiety, LGBTQ discrimination, depression and trauma. I pride myself in a non-judgemental space for you to heal. I take a relational approach and know that progress can be made when you have a trusted person that can support you through the changes you are wanting to make or the situation you are facing.

2024 is your year! Let me help you achieve all your goals for the new year! True happiness can be found and together we can find the best version of you! First step is contacting me. My clients will tell you that I am a direct therapist who focuses on finding the right solution for you. I will help you create change and improve your quality of life. Life is hard enough trying to do it alone- Let's work together to achieve your goals now!

As your therapist, it is my role to assist you in achieving your goals. Whether you are in a challenging relationship with a spouse, partner, or in general, understanding yourself and relationship patterns can be key to making changes. Making the first step to address the change you need can be scary but is liberating when you feel heard and understood. As your therapist I will assist you in coming to a resolution that you feel empowered by. Whether it is grief, loss, trauma, abuse, job, depression, health, infertility we will work on finding a resolution.

I treat individuals in order to treat families with the understanding that the whole of the family system is greater than the sum of its' parts. Thirty five years in the business has taught me that anything and everything that affects an individual also affects the family system as a whole and vice versa.