Therapists in Edmond, OK

I am now accepting new patients with immediate openings. My goal as a counselor is to help children and families navigate the struggles that many face. It is important for me to provide a space where children and families receive unconditional positive regard and feel comfortable in actively collaborating in therapy. My goal is for parents to play an active role in therapy, as they are the agents of change for their children. My role is to provide insight and use my training to help your family reach your goals.

Life is a journey, not a destination. I am here to help people along their path, whatever that may bring. I serve children, teens, adults, families and couples. I come form a multi- cultural and diverse background that helps me work with all populations while always taking into account the uniqueness of each of us. I help clients struggling with anxiety, depression, anger, OCD, trauma, ADHD, personality disorders, difficult life transitions, low self-esteem, work place stress, and/or relationship difficulties.

Feeling stressed, depressed , or anxious? Struggling with having no one to talk to you ? Well you have reached the starting point towards change! My clinical experience consist of issues surrounding stress, depression, anxiety, ADHD, significant life adjustments , divorce, family conflict, integration, relationships, trauma, low self- esteem, body image issues, and more. My aspiration in the therapeutic relationship includes authenticity, empowerment, openness and safety to clients. My goal will be to find the connection between your experience in life and your true self.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor in the state of Oklahoma. I have experience as a therapist working with many different populations including children and adolescents, adults and families in community mental health, non profit and now a private practice setting. My goal is to constantly learn and challenge myself in order to remain current on the latest information and competent in the services I provide.

Do you find yourself with the inability to control your emotions and experience the consequences? Do you feel empty, alone, frustrated and having trouble explaining how you feel? Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) might be for you. I believe that the positive and genuine relationship between client and therapist is the most effective and transformative 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.

Are you experiencing disconnection in your relationship(s) that is leaving you feeling stuck and unsure about the future? Are you struggling with emotional connection, physical intimacy, or both? I believe everyone can change the course of their story in the present moment and ultimately change how their story unfolds. We can work together to identify relational patterns that are contributing to the disconnection you are experiencing, address and heal past relational and/or sexual traumas, and work toward increasing your capacity for intimacy, trust, and relational and sexual satisfaction. Together we can change your story.

If you are experiencing a crisis or simply a time in your life or in your relationships with others that causes you to feel that your expectations have not been met, you may feel stuck. You may feel anxious, depressed, angry, scared or hopeless. In my counseling practice I offer you the opportunity to express those feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment. Together we will explore both the place you currently find yourself in and the path that led you to that place so that you can begin to establish a new direction for yourself.

My philosophy is to provide a safe environment for clients to share, grow, and feel accepted. Each human's life journey offers a variety of challenges and details, which at times, can become difficult to navigate. My hope is that by using evidence-based practice including family systems approaches, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, clients, can discover a deeper level of knowledge about themselves which will inspire hope, peace, and confidence to reach their full potential. My philosophy offers a strong focus on the person and their relation to systems in their life including family, school, workplace, society, etc.

You are here because you are heartbroken. You have had yet another experience of betrayal in your relationship. You feel hurt and so very alone. You have questions with very little answers. Heart break has a devastating and de-stabilizing effect whether you've been through it once or over and over again. What makes the heart break? When the people who were supposed to love and care most about you, use your vulnerabilities against you. When the person who you thought loved you turns their back on you when you need them most. When you've tried to connect so many times only to be rejected.

I understand the anxiety and awkwardness that comes with reaching out for help. My goal as a therapist is to make the process as comfortable and easy as possible. We can work together to create a safe space so that you may be free to be yourself.

Beginning therapy can be a daunting, but life-changing task. I am here to help you take steps toward working through your difficult life circumstances. I feel the ideal client for therapy is someone who is ready to address the life struggles that has led them to therapy. My practice focuses on marriage and family therapy, individual therapy, and psychological assessment. I have been working in the mental health field since 1996 and am currently licensed as a Psychologist in Oklahoma. Prior to obtaining my Ph.D. in Psychology in 2006, I worked as a Licensed Professional Counselor in a variety of settings.

For many, life's passage introduces challenge and difficulty, uncertainty, and pain. In partnering with you to define hope amidst struggle, we will face the endeavor of growth, change, and healing together. Characteristic of my counseling approach is a humble care for your sacred and unique experiences and relationships. Through tender, open, and change-focused exchanges, my work with you will offer opportunities for you to explore strategically, experience vulnerably, question openly, grieve fully, and hope deeply.

I enjoy helping patients with their mental health issues by identifying their strengths and working to overcome the problems that they face. I help my clients understand that we all face challenges and that we are not alone in our struggles. I address each of my clients needs at their own level and empower them to find their own solution to their individual issues.

I hold a Master's in Addictions Counseling from the University of Central Oklahoma and am under supervision for licensure of alcohol, drug, and mental health counseling. I use my personal journey of recovery along with clinical experience to provide a holistic treatment approach tailored to every individual, family, and/or couple. My goal in therapy is to help individuals and families struggling with addiction and all of life's stressors find peace and serenity. I believe life is a gift - one that’s meant to be enjoyed and shared. It's is all about doing the next right thing and discovering your purpose.