Hello, I'm De'Shaun, and am very excited to be of service to you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to implementing effective treatment and education strategies that help children, adolescents, and adults cope with and conquer life’s challenges. I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy, by helping people understand the connection between mind and body. I have taken time to recognize and highlight how our daily nutritional intake, directly correlates with our vast array of thoughts and emotions. As a certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I appreciate the opportunities I’m given to educate communities on the many benefits of non-pharmaceutical integrative medicine. My other areas of certification include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family & Divorce Mediation, and Batterer’s Intervention Program Facilitation. I am also a Board Approved Oklahoma LPC Supervisor. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science with a major in Psychology/Sociology from St. Gregory’s University, and a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University.
My commitment to program development and the desire to bring people together, is reflected in my professional career throughout Oklahoma and abroad. I began work as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist in 2008, linking families to valuable resources and teaching healthy social skills to adolescents. I’ve worked as Lead Counselor of Upward Bound, where I helped high school students bridge the gap between high school and college preparation, and as an Outpatient Behavioral Therapist providing individual, and family services. I’ve gained significant experience also working as a Program Director for School-based Day Treatment/Outpatient Mental Health Services. I have created curriculum for emotional support classrooms, educated the educators on best practices for working with children who have experienced complex traumas, and developed useful strategies that help families manage the painful effects of anxiety trauma and depression. My goal is to equip individuals and families with tools that promote positive self-outlook, healthy relationships, and nutritional well-being for improved “Mental Wealth”.
Within the field of the helping profession, I’ve witnessed significant increases in the support of individuals taking the initiative to address their underlying mental health needs, begin their healing processes, and set new standards for living. I believe there is a sacredness built into the creation of safe spaces for self-reflection and growth. Daily obstacles continue to be fundamental part of our journey towards self-knowledge, and ultimately self-healing. I find it helpful to focus on what is within our control, maintaining the capacity to analyze situations from a place of peace, and to think through solutions that enhance our personal growth in difficult times. In the same way, as we work to balance life’s disappointments and the inevitable, I encourage that we use the power of mind and voice to prioritize our mental health. Outside of supporting and counseling in my community, I find enjoyment in playing the guitar, travel, creative writing, exercise, and using my art to promote mental prosperity.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, Communication problems, Domestic Violence, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
OK LPC LPC05489
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I don’t even have the words that can explain De’ Shaun Thornton kinda soul…
I don’t know him to well.
As far as my therapist and very short amount time.
I do know this man truly cares about people becoming better and healing and overcoming all Life’s obstacles.
I look up to DeShaun Thornton as a leader and bigger than life!
If anyone one knows him I know they are and great hands building greatnesses and for self and others…. and love and peace is his core self.
Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts
De’Shaun is a fantastic therapist. I came to him at my lowest and he’s helped me tremendously, I’m forever in debt to the man. I’m thankful for this platform to have met him, somebody who will forever be a part of my story moving forward! Absolutely recommend De’Shaun and his services.
Written on Apr 23, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
De’Shaun is super understanding and supportive. I know that he is on my side and routing for me. I highly recommend him.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
I really appreciated working with De’Shaun Thornton for my past 5-6 sessions. I feel like he is a great listener, very empathetic to my situation, he validated my feelings that I didn’t know I needed til I started crying, and understood that some of my rants didn’t need to be the soul focus of our talks. He knew how to pull my focus back to where it needed to go when I would feel myself freaking out. I also appreciated the mental exercises he had me work on in between our sessions to help me get out of me freeze response and my unproductive habits.
I told him from the beginning what my goals were and I appreciated that he helped me stick to them.
Written on Mar 17, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 1 month on issues concerning self esteem, and coping with life changes
From the very beginning he was attentive & supportive. He kept it real with me. I never felt like I couldn’t talk about something with him. Never felt judge but understood. He helped me turn my mental health and life around.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
De'Shaun Thornton appears to be wise. Highly professional and very relatable. Only had one session thus far and my life and thoughts has improved.
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with De'Shaun for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management