People come to my office seeking help with feelings of depression, fear, anxiety, grief and loss, relationship conflicts, self esteem issues, health issues, pain management, stress, overwhelming life change, and/or a history of trauma or abuse.

I am a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist who started my graduate studies at Baylor University for Counseling Psychology, and finished my degree at Southern Nazarene University. I have worked extensively with teens who have anger issues, with seniors in the aging process, and with couples experiencing difficulties in communication. I have experience working with individuals, couples, and families and bring a collaborative approach to the therapeutic setting.

OKC Counseling Group consists of three independent licensed therapists in private practice. Our goal as counselors is to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment in which our clients can explore their emotional needs and overcome barriers that limit their full potential. We take an open-minded approach to client wellness and consider the client's work life, family traditions, cultural background, spiritual beliefs and sexual identity.

I desire to encourage healing, as a compassionate professional, by working with you in your recovery process with proven therapies and support. Recovery is possible by learning to change the chemical makeup of your brain through establishing a safe environment and learning skills such as Self-Care, Relaxation, Breathing, Emotional Regulation, Mindfulness (non-judgmental noticing), and Relationship and Communication Skills. We will work on setting healthy boundaries and new skills in relating with people rather than reacting from stress held in your body, mind and nervous system.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the OKC metro area with over 15 years experience working in social services, focusing on mental health the past 4 years. I enjoy working with adults, adolescents, families and couples with a variety of treatment needs, i.e. depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I have experience working with juvenile delinquents, victims of abuse and neglect as well individuals with attachment issues.

You look in the mirror and ask, why me? Life is stressful. It is difficult to maintain all of the craziness that you have going on with work, family, spouse, kids, extracurricular activities and not to mention yourself. You are losing hope and wondering what could happen next. You are afraid that everything just might fall apart. Life is hard, but it can improve! I am here to help you work through these life stresses. This is the first step of discovering your courage to live the life you have always desired. Everyday is a new opportunity to create the life you want and deserve.

I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults who are trying to sort through experiences and emotions to improve their lives. I find that individuals possess a great amount of healing power and strength within themselves, that I can help to bring out and provide hope. I am skilled at working with women struggling with issues of identity and role confusion. I have helped them to maintain a sense of balance and purpose, amidst pressures of family, work stress, and environmental or social pressures including racism, and sexism. OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS: Online counseling only.

I believe my therapeutic strengths are radical genuineness and transparent communication. My education stems from a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Social Work from the University of Oklahoma. Before starting my Master's work, I gained valuable experience in Community Mental Health, supporting adolescents, adults, and families in crisis situations.

If you are ready to explore making changes/finding solutions to enhance your quality of life, I can provide a safe, supportive, nonjudgmental environment for you to accomplish this. Together we will assess your needs and goals in light of your relationships, life events and transitions that may be challenging you, while striving to access your inner motivation to make changes that fit the lifestyle you are striving to create. Parenting struggles, changing relationships and other life transitions can challenge us all and sometimes accumulate and overwhelm. I believe seeking help at these times is not a weakness but a show of courage and hope.

Exhausted by cycles repeated over and over in their lives, people come to me hoping to understand their thoughts and feelings more deeply. I believe that relationships, more than specific techniques, facilitate healing. Through the therapeutic relationship, you can feel more empowered to find meaning and fulfillment in your life. I treat patients who are navigating painful life transitions, grieving death, trauma, or other losses, feeling lost or stuck in their current circumstances, or who are struggling with difficult relationships. Using non-judgmental curiosity and openness, we'll explore what keeps you from feeling whole.

I am an LCSW with the Diversity Center of Oklahoma: our mission is to reduce barriers in the Gender Diverse & LGBTQ+ communities and their families, including disenfranchised and marginalized people of color by providing quality primary health care treatment, and behavioral health treatment, along with additional complimentary health care services. Our clinicians and practitioners are vested in the community, knowledgeable, empathic, and affirming of Gender Diverse & LGBTQ communities and the rainbow of cultures reflected within our community.

My special interests include Trauma-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy. Although I enjoy working with people of all ages, I especially delight in working with adolescents and adults. When working in school-based settings, I utilize a team approach with school personnel and work closely with parents and staff to ensure that students' needs are met.

Emotions, thoughts, stress, relationships and our personal histories- We all have them and we don't always know how to manage them so that life happens FOR us and not TO us. When you are in therapy, you are seen as the expert on your life and the therapist, an expert on the effective human tools and strategies for making sense of life and making space for more joyful memories. Through the joining of our two forces, you create the meaningful change you wish you are seeking.

The 3 major goals I help my clients work towards in therapy are healing, recovery, and change. I believe we are capable to heal, recover, and change, regardless of how deep we hurt. I'll walk with you on your individual journey, and help you develop positive coping skills to deal with life stressors. I'll coach you to replace negative thought patterns with positive thought process, so you can reclaim your peace emotionally and relationally. I also provide therapy for counselors - a safe place where therapists process their own feelings about relationships, marriage, parenting, school, finances, work, etc., so they can thrive.

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.

I believe that the positive and genuine relationship between client and therapist is the most effective and transnational way to begin a therapeutic relationship. I strive to welcome clients into a calming, safe, enjoyable and non-judgmental space where we can work on hard things together.

***ACCEPTING NEW CLIENTS*** I get it, you’re busy! Between work, family obligations, and errands, you barely have time to breathe, let alone time to care for yourself. You feel overwhelmed and find yourself wondering “Is this the life I signed up for?” You spend all of your time caring for others and you constantly put yourself last. You feel like no one sees you.

Family & Children's Consultants is an experienced group of counselors and family therapists. We are dedicated to ethical, effective and affordable services. We are committed to three principle: Compassion, Collaboration and Co-creation. We will position ourselves as partners and stand beside you as we explore the challenges and hardships that you have experienced. We will respect and honor your feelings and thoughts, as we develop new understandings and preferred ways of living and relating. Together we will create new perspectives, more effective skills and new self-knowledge and self-respect.

Do you repeat the same unhealthy behaviors and find yourself in unstable and unsatisfying relationships? What would it feel like to have the tools to successfully manage your emotions and feel good about yourself? Therapy can help you effectively deal with life’s challenges and improve quality of life.

2-3 week wait - HIPPA compliant video-calls only. I help people who are ready to learn more about themselves and engage in self-growth. Sometimes this involves psychoeducation to enhance emotional intelligence, guided mindfulness skills, and guided (non ruminating) emotional/cognitive reprocessing. Therapy can be very powerful and help make positive, long-lasting internal changes improving quality of life for yourself & loved ones! You can learn about yourself, heal & discover more purpose!