
Nadirah Burris
Hi my name is Nadirah, I have been a school counselor for the last 7 years and an LPC since 2016. Are you taking care of your mental health? Have you ever felt helpless, like nothing you do is fun anymore? What do you like to do? Do you have any goals or projects you are working towards? Sometimes we get so caught up in just surviving that we forget what it is to live and thrive. Why are we doing what it is, that we are doing and how do we step off of the treadmill long enough to enjoy the moment? Just thinking about it all makes you wonder about your short-term and long-term goals. As your counselor, I will work towards helping you answer some of these questions and build on creating realistic expectations. Counselors advocate for their clients to stay on track for finding goals and objectives that will result in positive outcomes. Take control of your life and lead yourself where you would like to be now and in the future.

Scotty Hixson
Hi I'm Scotty, a 40 year old white male in the Southwestern part of America. I'm a father of 3 boys, a friend to many dogs, and I've been married for 18 great years so far. I love movies, comedy, art, podcasts, music, video games and newly into disc golf. How my brain works & my views of therapy: ***Therapy is scary and embarrassing and certainly uncomfortable for a lot of people. We’ve been told only “the crazies” go to therapy or it's for “weak” people. Realistic therapy is identifying and unlearning destructive beliefs/patterns while building coping skills and emotional intelligence to take control of your life. Its like going to the gym. At first you feel like you’ve made the wrong choice, it’s hard, you don’t know if you’re doing it right and want to give up. But you keep trying and then you realize that things are improving and getting easier to manage. ***Therapy is about feeling comfortable and honest. I want you to be comfortable and not feel like you have to act any certain way. The more “you” you can be, the more you will be able to address underlying issues successfully. You can curse, yell, cry, have a smoke, pet your animals (my dogs are gonna make a guest appearance), talk about how you don’t like your mother/kids, or what you really want to say to your jerk boss. Ultimately, therapy should be a place to be uncensored without fear of judgment/embarrassment/retaliation/telling others. I have more “undignified” moments in my life than I can remember so I am not about to judge you. I don’t believe in making you feel worse about what happened in your life. My job is helping you take those situations and repurpose them for motivation to do better, make peace with yourself and stop it from continuing to wreck your life. I believe in using humor when possible and not being uptight at all. I prefer to be honest with you and not beat around the bush. Dealing with heavy emotional and behavioral issues isn't about an always positive attitude. It's about recognizing what changes you need in life and working on realistic ways to address them. At the same time, you need support and someone who will not judge you. Someone to be in your corner during what is most likely one of the harder decisions in your life. * Learn to think rationally, flexibly and be open to change. Most of life is about having a healthy balance. Start asking if ____ is productive or destructive instead of right/wrong or fair/unfair. Realize everything is contradicting, complicated and ever-changing. If you start to think in these ways you will improve your overall happiness, daily stress, self esteem and relationships. * I believe in client centered therapy where you are in control of what you work on in treatment. Nothing is set in stone and we can make changes as needed. We will take small, realistic steps towards your goals at a speed you are comfortable with. I will obviously encourage you to step outside your comfort zone but never throw you in the deep end and never make you discuss anything you don't want to. If you start talking about something and its too much, lets talk about tacos for a minute. Career: I've worked in the counseling field for 13 years in outpatient, inpatient acute care, and residential settings (A.K.A. standard office counseling, mental health hospitals, substance abuse rehabs). I received my Bachelor's degree in Psychology in 2010 and my Master's degree in Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma in 2015. I became a Licensed Professional Counselor in 2020.

Mark Smalley
I am a licensed clinical social worker, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor, a certified Hypnotherapist, certified in EMDR (for trauma), and Acudetox (a type of acupuncture). As an holistic therapist, I believe in recognizing the client as a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritually being. I believe in using all the tools possible to help create change, including diet, meditation, motion, as well as thoughts and emotions . I believe that the human body and mind have a natural desire and ability to seek health and wellbeing. With 30 years of experience, I have worked with people from all walks of life on all manner of issues.

Dr. Jerard Holton
I am licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, and Idaho with 6 years of professional work experience in the mental health field. I am also a National Certified Counselor (NCC) certified by The National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC). My doctorate is in public health where I have specialized in population health management for behavioral health. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, career difficulties, and depression. I also regularly work with military and veteran populations and believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Martha Higgins
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!

Dr. Sharolyn Wallace
I am licensed in Oklahoma with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence. 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.

Ekaette 'Kate' Atakpo
I am licensed in Oklahoma with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, confidence and depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My therapy style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavioral, client centered, and acceptance and commitment therapy. 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. 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.

Amber Fewell
I am a licensed clinical social worker in Oklahoma, with 13 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence, and many other areas. I utilize a combination of different therapy techniques and styles, to help best assist you with your specific needs. I strongly believe that building a great therapeutic relationship is one of the main keys to success. I enjoy warm, kind-hearted discussions, as well as deep and solution-focused conversations on how we can resolve challenges with new and improved tools to give you the best chance at success. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey. I am proud of you for taking this step in your health and well-being.

Andrea Vadnais
Hello, my name is Andrea Vadnais. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Oklahoma with 3 years of professional work experience with children, adolescents and parents in both the medical and community settings. I am a licensed TBRI practitioner, as well as certified in TF-CBT, and have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & parenting issues. 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.

Michelle Reyes
Hi! My name is Michelle Reyes. I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker licensed in Texas and Oklahoma with approximately 5 years experience providing individual, group, and couples therapy. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, and career challenges. 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. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
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Therapists in Wapanucka 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 Wapanucka may also provide a safe place and validation for clients experiencing emotional pain, or that simply want a psychological assessment.