Greetings!
My name is Cherry Temple. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with over 18 years experience working as an LPC. I have worked with Clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD, ADHD, therapeutic foster care, incarceration, violence, adjusting to life after prison, trauma, drug/alcohol issues and emotional abuse. I have worked at an Inpatient setting, Prison for offenders with drug/alcohol issues and violent histories, several years working with children and families in the therapeutic foster care system, Inpatient setting, criminal justice setting, several outpatient settings and in-home settings. I believe in meeting the client where they are, emotionally.
My counseling style us friendly and accepting. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, acceptance and compassion and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. MY approach combines several theories and what works best for each client. These theories include Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Psychodynamic, Jungian, Rogerian and Motivational Interviewing. I will tailor our sessions and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.
My dedication to the field of mental health stems from my personal experience with it. I grew up with close loved ones living with mental illness and I have personally overcome some mental health challenges, too. I know firsthand that getting help can be a challenge. There is still so much stigma around having mental health issues, the process for getting help can be overwhelming, and it can feel so frustrating and lonely. However, I also know from experience how much life can change for the better when you find support and take steps towards taking care of yourself!
It takes courage to seek out counseling and taking on the challenges of therapy and bettering yourself. If you are ready to take that first step, I am here to support you. I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OK LPC LPC03786
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She listens to my concerns and my worries, and helps me figure out some of the crazy things I feel and doesn't undermind what I say
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Cherry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Cherry IS AWESOME!
Written on Apr 06, 2021 after therapy with Cherry for 2 weeks
Cherry Temple has been amazing so far and I really appreciate her input and counseling sessions.
Written on Apr 03, 2021 after therapy with Cherry for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues