Therapists in Oklahoma

My goal is to help you create a life worth living! Problems such as depression, anxiety and substance abuse can be treated effectively to restore your ability to handle life's changes and challenges. Whether you are going through a difficult life transition or ready to tackle a long-standing problem, we can find skills and strategies to help you through. I believe that we are integrated beings and that we get better as we find balance in mind, body and spirit. Let me provide you a safe place to explore the struggles and begin to move forward with your life.

One of my primary goals as a therapist is to highlight the tendency we have to let the problems we experience interfere with the things in life that we value most. This can leave us feeling extremely frustrated, unfulfilled, and even hopeless! I want to help people learn to practice acceptance and mindfulness, as we develop and determine a sense of direction, with the goal of restoring a sense of meaning and purpose in life.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma, license number 6987, and an approved LPC Supervisor. I have master’s degrees from University of Oklahoma in Human Relations, and from Oklahoma State in Occupational Education. I have experience working in the public-school systems, inpatient mental health/addiction facilities, and in private practice. I was raised in Tulsa, have lived in Arizona and California, and have been back to make Tulsa my home since 1995. Music plays an important role in my life, and I listen to all kinds. You just might catch me singing sometimes.

Change is possible... I believe a strong and trusting client-therapist relationship is the key to successful therapy. My Client's tell me I an non-judgmental, trustworthy and have helped them tremendously. I work hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for each and every one of my clients. With over 18 years of experience, I am comfortable working with a wide variety of individuals and problems including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, stress management, grief and trauma. I employ a variety of interventions to aid my clients in developing mindfulness, tolerance, emotions regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

"We all experience challenges in life allow those to bring us down/overcome them. Ideally through those situations we can learn & draw strength & wisdom that's where I'd like to come in to help. Change isn't easy but together we can work to minimize your negative coping skills, thoughts &reactions. Learn to cope in healthy ways &improve your quality of life. I'd like to walk alongside you during that journey & see you come out the other side a stronger, healthier, happier person." Therapy is an opportunity to re-establish balance in your life &reconnect with yourself & others in new & meaningful ways.

My name is Melanie Spector, and I am currently accepting new clients. My counseling style is to help people feel safe and to maintain a sense of trust and unconditional positive regard with each person. Many individuals struggle with anxiety, depression, substance abuse, relationship issues and trauma. Unfortunately, many life-lived experiences can diminish joy and a fun filled, healthy and meaningful life. I look to the strengths and resources that are unique to each person. I collaborate with clients to identify, process and make meaning of experiences so they are able to move forward with motivation and well-being.

Someone once said that there are as many different kinds of depression as there are people dealing with it. Whatever might have led you to feel down, anxious, exhausted from stress, or finding it difficult to cope, will require an approach specifically created for and tailored to you. And, in addition to helping you overcome these struggles, this approach should also make it easier for you to do more of the things that make you feel happy and improve your overall quality of life.

Do you struggle with PTSD, Anxiety or Panic? Have you struggled with mental health due to chronic pain or chronic illness? Have you tried diet changes, getting better sleep or being more active, but still struggle with health issues, diet planning, weight management & feeling tired? I work with pre-teens, teens and adults combining multiple evidence-based practices to provide support in areas such as anxiety, PTSD, OCD, phobias, chronic pain/illness, emotional regulation, sleep disorders, family structure and support, substance abuse, LGBTQ, trauma, lifeskills, coping skills, diet planning and co-dependency.

This work is my passion. In addition to working with individuals facing mental health issues such as depression, anxiety and difficulties with navigating life events I have specialized training in healing trauma, grief, childhood issues, and working with behavioral and substance addictions. I am deeply committed to respecting the dignity of each individual and creating a safe emotional environment to heal obstacles and difficulties in a positively focused way. I am committed to being culturally sensitive and aware of each individual's uniques assets and differences and helping them strengthen that as a part of who they are.

Thank you for your interest in my psychological services. My educational background includes a Masters degree in Professional Counseling, and a Doctorate (PhD) in Counselor Education and Supervision. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Paris, Texas with 10 years of experience practicing. I work with clients who are dealing with a wide range of concerns including Grief, Crisis Intervention, Trauma & Serious Illness, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety/Panic, Schizophrenia, OCD, Bipolar Disorder, Personality Disorders, family of origin concerns & exploration, & many other psychological & behavioral challenges.

I believe therapy is about change. My mission as a therapist is to help my clients find their way to creating balance and joy in their daily life. I believe all people have the ability to build a strong, healthy, and peaceful self. I specialize in treating such issues, among others, as anxiety, depression, trauma, anger management, relationship issues, parenting, marriage counseling, pre-marriage counseling, and divorce. In addition, I have substantial experience in substance abuse treatment.

Our goal is to help you be the person you want to be. Imagine you in your best state, being the best version of yourself. We want to help you become that person. Your goals, your values, your vision will be the backbone of the work we do together.

Helping others is my passion! My experience ranges from individual adolescence/teen/adult, family, pre/post incarceration. I’m open, willing and ready to meet the client where they are and adamantly help work towards a resolution that encourages a better quality of life. I feel everyone matters, has their own path to travel but also have something positive to contribute. If you’re willing and ready to work on the things that are tough and that hinders progress, I am eager to help assist you through the issues no matter age, background, gender, race. I greet everyone with an open heart and much willingness to find balance.

I am a Psychotherapist originally from Chicago and have been practicing for 18 years. I received my B.A. in Psychology from DePaul University in 2001, and my M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Psychology/Argosy University in 2006. I am fully qualified and experienced to treat adolescents, adults & families with a variety of behavioral mental health issues. I utilize a collaborative & eclectic approach which incorporates psycho-eduation, skill building, and behavior awareness techniques. This approach works very well with adults & adolescents struggling with symptoms of anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you didn’t have anxiety, depression, or substance abuse problems? I believe that clients carry the seed of their own healing within them. My job as a therapist is to help you find and nurture that healing. I work with clients from teens through the end of life. I have specialized knowledge to work with the chronically ill, as well as additional training in alcohol & drug addiction and/or gambling disorders. I offer both individual and family sessions.

Thank you for your interest in my practice. I am a LPC with twenty years of mental health experience. I believe that therapy works best when it is a collaborative effort with therapist and client working together. While my approach is eclectic, recognizing that there is not a 'one size fits all' approach to counseling, I do work primarily from a Psychodynamic and Interpersonal perspective. There is more to counseling than a particular theoretical orientation. Providing a safe, supportive environment and the ability to sense what a person needs at a particular time are important therapeutic skills.

I have worked with clients who have experienced both childhood and adult trauma, addiction, co-dependency, anxiety and depression. Their needs consist of finding new coping skills, learning how to set healthy boundaries, develop assertive communication, process feelings of shame, accountability, support, forgiveness, self-acceptance and compassionate understanding of addictive behaviors. Their goals are to gain self-awareness, insight and an understanding of "Why" and "How" addiction has impacted their lives.

Navigating a state like Oklahoma can present many challenges. Our clients are people who don't see themselves represented in the mainstream. Queer, BIPOC Folx finding their own path in a state that challenges our right to joy. We want to provide an authentic space where you can safely unpack those anxieties, fears, and pressures society places on us. We offer services from substance use, depression, anxiety, life changes, goal setting, and overall wellness to name a few.

Trying to recover from addiction or mental illness on your own is tremendously difficult. This is true for not only the one with the disorder, but for each family member who may feel desperate for change. You probably feel like you have exhausted yourself trying to recover or to help someone recover, but no positive change seems to last. Although reaching out for help is hard, the willingness to engage in counseling with an experienced therapist can give you the push you need and provide you with tools you would not have access to if you continue try to use the same ineffective strategies to solve the problems on your own.