Therapists serving clients in Macomb, OK

Hello! My name is April McElroy. I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapy practicing in Tulsa, OK. I received my Undergraduate degree in Psychology in the year 2000 from Southern Connecticut State University. I obtained my Master's of Arts Degree in Marital and Family Therapy in 2015 from Southern Nazarene University. I have experience working with severely mentally ill individuals in the residential setting. I also have experience working in the Inpatient setting with individuals struggling with mental illness and substance abuse issues. As a Marital and Family Therapist, my credentials are grounded in a systemic framework which takes into account how your relationships with people, places, and things in your life play a part in what brings you into therapy. Today there are so many things that may contribute toward feelings of depression, anxiety, anger, and can cause issues of conflict. Individuals struggling with issues such as finances, physical and emotional disabilities may find themselves in a state of feeling stuck and feeling hopeless. I want to extend my help and hope to you. I will utilize a culturally sensitive and trauma sensitive approach in your treatment so that I can address your specific needs. I also adopt the belief that we are all human and we all experience pain. By not being alone and in isolation, we can work through that pain so that you can begin healing and living the life that you want. My approach is grounded in Rogerian or Person Centered Therapy which utilizes a sense of Unconditional Positive Regard. By adopting a "come as you are" approach, I have an acceptance of all the facets that make up who you are today. Part of my role as a Rogerian therapist is to be present and empathic, and humble so that we can relate to one another on a human level. My education and experience are only a part of the experience..the rest is empowering you to believe in yourself that you can trust yourself to make decisions about your life. I also borrow concepts from Therapies such as Reality Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Inner Child Therapy. I will formulate goals with you that reflect what you are doing right and what you feel you need improvement on. The premise behind acknowledging what you are doing is that. all is not hopeless upon entering therapy..you have an abundance of support surrounding you, it's. just that negative self worth keeps you from enjoying the environment that is surrounding you. Together we will move forward by addressing specific areas of your life so that you can free up the toxic beliefs and thoughts about the part of you that holds you back and replace those thoughts and beliefs with more present centered positive ones so that you can appreciate your life better. I want to remind you that you have choices. If you choose me to work with you, I will honor and appreciate that choice and my work with you will reflect what your goals are and how you want to live a more fulfilling life.

My name is Nolan Chojnacki and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma and I have been working in community mental health for 7 years. My initial experiences have been with working with couples and young adults from 18-25. The past few years I have expanded my experience to adults from 25-35, which is my current primary client demographic as well as clients aged 45-55. The areas of expertise I have addressed in therapy range from depression, anxiety, relationship issues, addiction problems, career challenges, and general stress. My counseling style has been described as warm and empathetic and I've worked to build on those strengths over the years as working as a therapist. I strongly believe in letting my clients know that they will be listened to and not judged when working with me. I want my clients to feel comfortable and understood, because I believe that is when you are able to fully see what changes and differences you are capable of making to improve your life now and beyond our counseling sessions. My theoretical approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, client-focused, and solution-focused models. I always tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes strength to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and those strengths that you possess are what I plan on highlighting for you, while also assisting you in finding other talents and passions that make you feel complete and worthwhile in whatever you hope to achieve. If you are ready to take that step I am here to support and empower you. I really look forward to working with you!

I am a license professional counselor with over 4 years of experience in direct client therapeutic services and interventions. I am here to help you through your most difficult times in life. Sometimes we all need a little guidance as we navigate through our challenging world. I work with clients struggling with trauma, anxiety, depression, stress, relationship issues, or even just needing a safe place to vent. I believe in a collaborative effort, and offer a helping hand in the process.

Diana Lively earned her Master’s Degree from Northeastern State University in Criminal Justice in 2001. Diana earned her Master Degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in 2013 and is Dual Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/ Mental Health Supervisor (LADC/MH-S) in the state of Oklahoma working with co-occurring disorders. Diana is a member with the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) as an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diana is passionate about helping clients gain insight and make positive steps toward a healthier self and motivates change in relapse prevention services as well as aiding the family with understanding of dysfunction. Diana has worked for two years at a community mental health agency after earning her Master’s while working towards licensure. While working in community mental health, she was afforded the opportunity to work with a wide variety of co-occurring diagnoses and apply psycho-education techniques with her clients. Diana has worked with the court system promoting alternative to sentencing and rehabilitation services. Diana has been working in the Mental Health field for over eleven-years in this area and is a ADSAC Facilitator and facilitates recovery and prevention groups. Diana enjoys providing educational outpatient groups in Co-occurring therapy. Diana’s approach to therapy focuses on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use of the Matrix model in recovery along with other appropriate theoretical approaches and interventions to address the individual client’s and their family needs. Diana is certified to administer Drug and Alcohol Assessments. Diana is CAM certified in crisis work and suicide prevention. Diana utilizes a holistic and wellness model approach to recovery and is very eclectic in philosophical healing earning an honorary degree with a Doctorate in Divinity. Diana’s passion in recovery and relapse prevention utilizes a mindfulness approach and wellness from a background in human behavior. Family focused therapy entails the following: Family counseling developing insight to interpersonal relationships to regain a healthy connection within relationships. Therapist use techniques of psycho education with the goal of teaching clients and their families about the nature of the dysfunction. Family-focused therapy involves members of the family to assist members to understand their role in the healing process of identify dysfunction and focus on solutions. The therapy seeks solutions to resolve family dysfunction with each member role and support within the concept of family. Goals are to heal within members and be active in decision making processes to support one another with more positive communication skills and develop a healthy family unit. This therapy technique supports the family system with interaction, function of each member and how to develop healthy roles within the family unit to enable the family to be homeostatic. The therapy approach is with positive encouragement and acknowledges grief, stressors, anger, and conflict within the dysfunctional unit to provide a satisfying marriage relationship, empowering the family as a unity, communication and acceptance with appreciation of each member to respect boundaries, development of quality time within the unit with the goal of long term values, beliefs and strengths discounting negative characteristics within the family unity as a whole. Examine faith based approaches and examine blended as well as traditional beliefs systems. Diana has experience in working with clients utilizing a healthier manner to conflict resolution by increasing an understanding of the other person, building trust, and strengthening relationships. Diana has experience with multidimensional construct that combines, needs, interests, and personality characteristics that reflect the stimulus, direction, and persistence of career-related behaviors for personal and professional development.

My name is Theresa Bowler-Shopeyin, MHR, LPC. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has had the privilege of providing counseling services to numerous l individuals over the past 19 years in Oklahoma. My initial goal is to build trust with you by actively listening with unconditional positive regard, in a non-judgmental and genuine caring manner. Hopefully, this will help you to feel safe and free to share openly your symptoms, thoughts, feelings, and/or story with me. In helping you to achieve your counseling goals, my therapeutic techniques are holistic. I approach therapy by assessing your needs and goals. I may select to use one or more therapeutic techniques, which may include, but not limited to cognitive-behavioral, reality therapy, solution-focused, psychoeducational, trauma-informed, and mindfulness. I have experience helping and assisting individual(s) of all ages in the following areas: • Anxiety (social, generalized) • Depression • Grief and Loss • Bipolar • Psychosis • Adjustment Issues • Coping with life changes i.e., divorce, new relationship, growing up, getting older, sudden death or medical diagnosis, empty nesting, retirement, job loss, or career change • Self-discovery • Trauma & Stress Related Concerns • Homelessness • Co-occurring (Mental Health & Addiction) • Anger/Control Concern • Self-Esteem • Relationship issues i.e., family, personal, couples, marriage • Stress • Crisis I hope this information is helpful. I am here to support you! Thank you for considering me as your therapist.

Welcome! I am glad you've chosen to heal. My name is Amy, a licensed psychotherapist & board-certified supervisor with 15+ years of experience. My clinical foundation developed through the formality of advanced training, completion of my graduate education & licensing requirements as well as practice in various behavioral healthcare settings-all diverse in intensity. All standard requirements are underlined by my own love & lifelong passion in helping. Using a natural ability to create and manage empathic connection-I am committed to the same values used in clinical expectations for patients & clients as a daily practice for myself. In addition to providing psychotherapy, I supervise clinicians as they complete licensure. From the appreciation of my own experience of mentorship, I found that my dream to formalize the ability to provide clinical supervision ultimately intensified my love and commitment to the field of psychotherapy. This lead me to my partnership with Betterhelp! I use a diverse approach to work with various organizations, which allows autonomy & independence as an independent practitioner. Most pivotal to my values, I am able to prioritize each client based on their unique, individual needs. Most noted from the feedback of clients, I am attentive, nurturing, knowledgeable and direct in my communication. I find that authenticity is essential to my identity as a human, just as transparency underlies the role of helping. I strive to prioritize the practice of grace & model personal accountability. I use basic expectations of reciprocal respect & mutual acceptance in all relationships, especially with clients. My theoretical style & philosophical approach has evolved through practice using techniques most from Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness & Internal Family Systems. Just as continued education is vital, clinical techniques vary on the goals and needs of each client. Other background details & techniques used are listed below. Specialized training includes: Certified in the treatment of ED patients, direct leadership of clinicians through treatment of eating disorders as well as Trauma-Focused CBT. Membership in the National Board for Certified Counselors & American Counseling Association. With specialized knowledge in trauma recovery, I believe that YOU are the expert of your story, and only YOU hold the power to transform your life. My therapeutic role in this partnership is as valuable as YOUR effort. Your openness, honesty and responsibility of your growth & healing are fundamental to this process. I am able to provide support and accountability of a guide. The therapeutic process of these elements requires inherent balance. My own faith naturally filters all choices. This adds a layer of unique impartiality to my role that I am always willing to acknowledge. My spiritual beliefs intertwine with organic awareness that transcends the mind, body and soul connection. I strive to navigate all relationships using reciprocal trust & mutual respect. Through this, I believe attachments can be repaired, rebuilt and transformed. Many of my clients identify through the healing of unresolved childhood trauma, some deconstruct the toxicity of family dysfunction & learn to manage symptoms or conquer their own addiction! *My Role as a Therapist: I have a unique responsibility to challenge clients in their identified patterns of toxicity. Using techniques like supportive encouragement and confrontation, we dismantle irrational beliefs to help clients discover their own empowerment. This growth process allows for the individual practical application in their own lifelong process of healing! Fundamental elements like the completion of my undergraduate and graduate education, advanced guidance of supervision resulting in 15 years of clinical experience as a licensed practitioner resulted in the foundation necessary to provide therapy to others. Through this required structure, I have been able to accomplish my dreams starting with out in schools, community agencies, therapeutic day treatment, crisis stabilization, residential facilities - often varying in intensity. Working primarily with teenagers, families, then later individual adults allowed me the maturity and completion of more than a decade of motherhood and sobriety-two of my most significant of my roles. *The Magic of Therapy: Using the structure of standard practice and evidence-based technique; only licensed therapists possess the exclusive legal responsibility, training and experience combined with ethical ability to provide safe, legitimate medical treatment. Verifiable benefit has been shown with the commitment of practice with a licensed practitioner. My ultimate priority as a licensed psychotherapist is to provide the emotional safety that ensures healing. NO obstacle is superior against the profound strength of human connection & individual willpower! An OPEN heart is the ONLY requirement! Join my wait list!

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & coping with grief and loss. 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.

I am licensed in Oklahoma with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, family conflicts, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. 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. Services can be provided in English or Spanish.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Oklahoma with 16 years of professional work experience, working in Community Mental Health, Tribal Behavioral Health, and private practice. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, depression, & executive and professional coaching. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. My strengths are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution Focused Counseling. I also teach yoga and enjoy incorporating it in my practice. 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 a licensed, professional counselor in Oklahoma for the past 13 years and a licensed professional clinical counselor in California for the past 2 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. My therapist style is as an understanding, warm and compassionate, who is here to help anyone feel heard, validated and respected. I have worked with clients with the wide range of concerns including depression, stress and anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence, ADHD, PTSD, trauma and other issues. As a multicultural counselor, I have worked with the Hispanic population and other ethnic groups. I have experience working with clients, in individual counseling ages 4 years old and up, family counseling and some instances couple counseling. My approach combines the cognitive behavior therapy, behavior therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, client centered therapy, family therapy and others models. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe that people have many strengths that will assist them in overcoming things that are challenging. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support anyone , in the process, whenever you are ready. I look forward to working with you!