I have extensive experience working with a wide range of challenging life issues and find it to be my life's purpose to help others. I am currently in private practice conveniently located on Brookside and just off I-44.

As a marriage and family therapist, I have a unique perspective on the things going on in your life. I love using my understanding of systems and relationships to work with a wide range of clients, including families, couples, and individuals. I has been so blessed to do therapy with people from many different backgrounds, dealing with hard things in life that they want to grow from. I am licensed in both Oklahoma and Tennessee, and can work with clients from either state. I work with clients in Oklahoma in my office and teletherapy sessions, and clients in Tennessee via teletherapy as well.

I believe establishing a trusting and safe relationship in which a client is an active and equal participant is absolutely crucial for any counseling process. I tailor my approach to each client's needs by drawing on different aspects of my experience and training. A lot of my work has been with anxiety, depression, codependency, perfectionism, trauma, relationships and cultural identity issues. I like to emphasize the concepts of acceptance and mindfulness to help my clients find effective ways of dealing with life stresses and challenges, as well as any long-standing patterns they wish to address.

"The road to success is always under construction." As a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, I understand that life is not always an easy path. With over 25 years of working in the mental health field, I remain optimistic and hopeful about our abilities to move through and overcome difficulty. My goal is to help you resolve the issues in your life that keep you stuck or unable to move forward into the life you want to live. Stress, Depression, trauma, substance abuse, and unhealthy relationships are often debilitating.

{Not accepting new clients at this time} Trauma - the deep shadows of our past that overwhelm our present. Whether it be physical, sexual, or emotional abuse, domestic violence, profound neglect, or other life altering negative experiences, there is a path to recovery...to your own mindful peace. Hi, I'm Brenda McEntire Uphold. I deeply understand the difficulties in exploring these distressing experiences, and will meet you with compassion, sensitivity, and steadiness. Through this journey, you will gain a deeper understanding of yourself, improvement in life functioning, strengthened resilience, and a greater sense of control.

Going to counseling takes guts. Its not easy to talk to someone you don't know about what you need help with, but if you're willing to take the risk, you will feel better. Isn't that we all want? To feel better? I don’t have a magic wand to fix it all overnight, but I’ll walk through the hard times with you. Dealing with the past is hard. Being a parent is hard. Coping with stress is hard. Relationships are hard. Meeting the demands of life is hard. You don’t have to face all the hard stuff on your own! Together we will figure out what is getting in the way. We will laugh together, I promise. Therapy can be fun (ish).

Many adults may seek the help of a therapist when they are feeling depressed or anxious. Often they might be experiencing disillusionment, discontent, doubt or restlessness but are not sure of the reasons why. Many times they seek to alleviate the painful emotions resulting from loss, or dysfunction in interpersonal relationships. I believe my role is to assist these clients in determining the source of their discontent and developing coping skills to live successfully and happily, in spite of life's challenges. I especially enjoy working with adults experiencing midlife transitions and the associated challenges of the afternoon of life.

I hold a masters in counseling from Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and an Ed.D. in Adult Education from Oklahoma State University. My experience includes working as a counselor for Tulsa Public Schools, a therapist for Children's Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Children, Adolescents and Family Agency in McAlester, Oklahoma as well as in private practice.

As your therapist, my goal is to help you uncover your true potential and lead a life that is worth celebrating. While we can't change difficult situations of the past, we can work together to better understand and resolve challenges in your life. By applying complementary therapy approaches and techniques, we will unearth long-standing behavior patterns or negative perceptions that may be holding you back from experiencing a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

As your therapist, my focus is on helping you improve your quality of life. Change can be scary and the process of aging brings many transitions, some expected and some not quite so expected. If you're struggling with grief or feeling stuck in a rut maybe due to depression or anxiety or not knowing how to structure your life post-retirement, I can help. I am passionate about helping people find purpose and meaning where they are right now and would be honored to accompany you on your journey to create positive change in your life. You don't have to stay stuck. There is hope-- and if you don't see it, I will hold it for you.

Despite our strengths we can feel stuck, unable to move forward with a life that aligns with our goals and values. We often continue using coping skills that were once helpful but now no longer help move us through the more challenging and unexpected issues in our lives. Together we identify these familiar yet unproductive styles of coping with compassion. I use techniques that approach difficult thoughts and feelings without fearing, fighting or running from them while being able to address them with acceptance.

Do you feel alone in your sadness? Are you frustrated with your situation? I want to help you live a happier, more fulfilling life. I can give you the tools to help you overcome the frustration that goes along with life's ups and downs. You can find strength and hope in my caring approach and experience.

I would consider it a privilege to get to walk alongside you in your journey towards restoration, strength, and healing. I view the counseling process as a joint effort, led by the client, working together toward a common goal. We will work together to personalize your treatment plan. I genuinely care about each one of my clients. I utilize a specialized therapy called EMDR to help clients deal with trauma.

Life is challenging for everyone. It's part of being "alive." Occasionally, challenges & difficulty become too much for us alone. Sometimes it helps to have someone with us through the rough spots by providing a safe, confidential environment where we can work it out together. My job, my honor, is to help you realize your best self. I try to do that by transferring tools I've learned into your tool box. Don't put off receiving professional mental health services. It's just as important as seeing your doctor before your common cold becomes something worse.

I provide therapy for men who are struggling with AND want to overcome sexual addiction. This includes addiction to porn, strip clubs, engaging with prostitutes, infidelity and other forms of sexually acting out which is creating distress in any or all areas of their lives. I am a licensed professional counselor who is certified in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy through the NACBT. I am also certified through the American Association for Sex Addiction Therapy as a Sexual Recovery Therapist.

*Now accepting new clients! Telehealth or In office available. Through compassion, understanding, experience, and keeping an open mind we will work together to find your pathway to healing. We will explore issues that you are facing and how they are impacting you. My philosophy is a positive relationship between client and therapist can help in the healing process, revealing your strengths and abilities and encouraging finding the best version of yourself and loving life again.

I work with children, adolescents and adults who are ready to work towards growth and trauma resolution. I specialize in working with individuals and families affected by sexual trauma. I am interested in helping survivors find their inner strength to overcome their past and heal. I believe in the dignity and worth of each individual person. I continue to be amazed at the strength displayed by individuals and consider it an honor and a privilege to be involved in guiding the process.

Whether you are struggling with trauma, difficult relationships, or general dissatisfaction, therapy can help you learn to respond to challenges more productively and with improved flexibility. Looking at one's behaviors and relationships is challenging, but sharing that exploration with a compassionate person can be transformational. My goal is to create a non-judgmental, supportive environment where we can look at your past and present to understand why you might be responding to life in ways that are less than satisfying. We can then focus on how you can pursue your goals, have more intimacy, and feel more vital.

My practice is based on helping adults and adolescents gain self awareness, insight into their problems, and coping skills and resiliency to live a more healthy and productive life. I use an eclectic approach that leans heavily toward client-centered and play therapy. However, I use an individualized approach to address each client's needs. My specializations include child and adolescent issues, divorce, parenting, and problems with adjustment. I am also a parenting coordinator for the Tulsa County Family Court Program.

How I work is best described by a current client: Having the opportunity to know Lynn has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I say this because she has given me life lessons, the kind that I use every day. Lynn has the absolute gift to open your mind and take you places that you didn't realize you needed to go all with the security and timing that makes you reflect upon yourself for optimal personal growth.