Addiction Therapists in McAlester, OK
Oklahoma Christian Counseling - McAlester
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
2 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected in your relationship or life? Maybe you’re tired of coping and finally ready for real, lasting change. You deserve a space where you can be honest, messy, and fully yourself—without judgment. I believe healing happens when we’re willing to get real, even when it’s uncomfortable. My style is accepting yet direct: I’ll hold space for your pain, listen deeply, and also challenge you to dig beneath the surface to discover your strength. I work with first responders, military families, couples, and anyone who’s ready to move beyond old wounds.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected in your relationship or life? Maybe you’re tired of coping and finally ready for real, lasting change. You deserve a space where you can be honest, messy, and fully yourself—without judgment. I believe healing happens when we’re willing to get real, even when it’s uncomfortable. My style is accepting yet direct: I’ll hold space for your pain, listen deeply, and also challenge you to dig beneath the surface to discover your strength. I work with first responders, military families, couples, and anyone who’s ready to move beyond old wounds.
You work hard. Life’s been heavy. Therapy shouldn’t make it harder.
I help everyday people—students, workers, parents, caregivers, tradespeople, first responders—deal with stress, anxiety, burnout, and life’s curveballs. You don’t need fancy language or a perfect plan to start the therapy process. You just need a confidential space where you can be real, be heard, and get individualized support that actually helps. I help with -Stress, anxiety, and emotional overload -Relationship and family struggles -Work pressure, burnout, and life balance -Grief, loss, and tough transitions -Self-worth, boundaries, and feeling stuck.
You work hard. Life’s been heavy. Therapy shouldn’t make it harder.
I help everyday people—students, workers, parents, caregivers, tradespeople, first responders—deal with stress, anxiety, burnout, and life’s curveballs. You don’t need fancy language or a perfect plan to start the therapy process. You just need a confidential space where you can be real, be heard, and get individualized support that actually helps. I help with -Stress, anxiety, and emotional overload -Relationship and family struggles -Work pressure, burnout, and life balance -Grief, loss, and tough transitions -Self-worth, boundaries, and feeling stuck.
We all find ourselves struggling to get past a problem at times. That problem may be an important relationship, or a personal emotional challenge. My approach to helping clients is non-judgmental and based on a client-centered approach. I work hard to understand your specific situation and issues. After all, therapy is about YOU! I strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, honesty, and trust with all my clients.
We all find ourselves struggling to get past a problem at times. That problem may be an important relationship, or a personal emotional challenge. My approach to helping clients is non-judgmental and based on a client-centered approach. I work hard to understand your specific situation and issues. After all, therapy is about YOU! I strive to create an atmosphere of mutual respect, honesty, and trust with all my clients.
For each of us, for better or worse the past follows into our future. We enjoy comforting memories of nurturing loved ones, and the resiliance that is the gift of a coach saying it's ok, just dust off and try again. Even those of us with the best of lives have experiences that haunt, too. Hurtful comments become sources of shame and guilt. Betrayals become inability to trust. Failed efforts turn to procrastination and avoidance. Grief, grudges, worries and feelings of overwhelm are normal experiences too. When old stories seep into your present robbing you of the joy you desire, it's time to talk.
For each of us, for better or worse the past follows into our future. We enjoy comforting memories of nurturing loved ones, and the resiliance that is the gift of a coach saying it's ok, just dust off and try again. Even those of us with the best of lives have experiences that haunt, too. Hurtful comments become sources of shame and guilt. Betrayals become inability to trust. Failed efforts turn to procrastination and avoidance. Grief, grudges, worries and feelings of overwhelm are normal experiences too. When old stories seep into your present robbing you of the joy you desire, it's time to talk.
I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns.
Life happens and we have the ability to build strength, work through all barriers, and enjoy life. Sometimes, we just need a little guidance. That is what I am here for. I am your personal guide through the obstacles of life.
I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns.
Life happens and we have the ability to build strength, work through all barriers, and enjoy life. Sometimes, we just need a little guidance. That is what I am here for. I am your personal guide through the obstacles of life.
Small Town Behavioral Health
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
Not accepting new clients
My ideal clients are individuals and couples in Oklahoma who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. This may include adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by stress, past experiences, emotional struggles, or communication difficulties. Clients who are open to evidence-based approaches like EMDR and want compassionate, ethical, and practical counseling support.
My ideal clients are individuals and couples in Oklahoma who are seeking support for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. This may include adolescents, adults, and families who feel overwhelmed by stress, past experiences, emotional struggles, or communication difficulties. Clients who are open to evidence-based approaches like EMDR and want compassionate, ethical, and practical counseling support.
Online Therapists
Matthew Ackenhausen
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, EMDR, Consult
4 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74136
Do you feel stuck or bogged down, experiencing anxious or fearful thoughts that are keeping you from the things you would like to enjoy or living the life you want? Do you feel exhausted and weighed down by a sense of sadness or emptiness? If this sounds like the difficulties you are experiencing give me a call, I can help. Anxiety and depression are often common responses to loss, grief, or the challenging and traumatic events that happen in our lives.
Do you feel stuck or bogged down, experiencing anxious or fearful thoughts that are keeping you from the things you would like to enjoy or living the life you want? Do you feel exhausted and weighed down by a sense of sadness or emptiness? If this sounds like the difficulties you are experiencing give me a call, I can help. Anxiety and depression are often common responses to loss, grief, or the challenging and traumatic events that happen in our lives.
Thomas Sanders, Oklahoma Christian Counseling, PC
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, MA, LPC
Tulsa, OK 74104
I have also served as Director of Counseling for a Christian recovery program, worked with addiction, anger management, pastors, military families, and recently supported hundreds through Employee Assistance Programs across Oklahoma.
Beyond counseling, I bring over 40 years of ministry experience as a missionary, pastor, and educator. I led youth programs in Texas and New Mexico, planted and pastored churches, and served as adjunct faculty. I also directed a training program for non-English-speaking ministers, preparing leaders from diverse communities.
I have also served as Director of Counseling for a Christian recovery program, worked with addiction, anger management, pastors, military families, and recently supported hundreds through Employee Assistance Programs across Oklahoma.
Beyond counseling, I bring over 40 years of ministry experience as a missionary, pastor, and educator. I led youth programs in Texas and New Mexico, planted and pastored churches, and served as adjunct faculty. I also directed a training program for non-English-speaking ministers, preparing leaders from diverse communities.
I take a more proactive approach to our mental health, believing that if we practice consistently, and not just when we are struggling, we can experience greater well-being. With consistent action over time, we can begin to face our challenges, learn to cope with them, and in turn, live a more fulfilling life. I love mindfulness as an emotional management tool, Cognitive Based Therapy to improve resilience and self esteem, and I also like Internal Family Systems and EMDR. Talk therapy is my primary intervention, as expressing one's self is essential.
I take a more proactive approach to our mental health, believing that if we practice consistently, and not just when we are struggling, we can experience greater well-being. With consistent action over time, we can begin to face our challenges, learn to cope with them, and in turn, live a more fulfilling life. I love mindfulness as an emotional management tool, Cognitive Based Therapy to improve resilience and self esteem, and I also like Internal Family Systems and EMDR. Talk therapy is my primary intervention, as expressing one's self is essential.
You are not alone and everyone deserves understanding and support. We will use Art Therapy and Yoga/somatic awareness skills and tools to create peace and improve relationships through therapy and workshops. Navigating life's challenges is hard to do when you feel stuck, exhausted and overwhelmed with all the things, past and present memories, poor health, and few resources. Are you craving more energy, focus, and hope? Wouldn't it be a huge relief to get your life back and get on track? Ask for help. You can do it. call me.
You deserve to feel well and enjoy life with your loved ones, to relax and maybe even slay some dragons.
You are not alone and everyone deserves understanding and support. We will use Art Therapy and Yoga/somatic awareness skills and tools to create peace and improve relationships through therapy and workshops. Navigating life's challenges is hard to do when you feel stuck, exhausted and overwhelmed with all the things, past and present memories, poor health, and few resources. Are you craving more energy, focus, and hope? Wouldn't it be a huge relief to get your life back and get on track? Ask for help. You can do it. call me.
You deserve to feel well and enjoy life with your loved ones, to relax and maybe even slay some dragons.
With this understanding, we can more easily treat depression, anxiety, addiction and all areas of intimacy and sexuality.
I work in the private sector helping those who have been affected by narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety and sexual issues. I have a nutrition and exercise physiology background helping patients struggling with self-abuse, obsessive thinking, and control. I counsel couples and one-on-one. My services are based on understanding symptoms and finding the best method of treatment to promote growth and provide solutions. As a rule, the overall philosophy is to treat the causes as well as the symptoms to provide a greater treatement benefit. Clientelle range in age from 13- on up.
With this understanding, we can more easily treat depression, anxiety, addiction and all areas of intimacy and sexuality.
I work in the private sector helping those who have been affected by narcissistic abuse, depression, anxiety and sexual issues. I have a nutrition and exercise physiology background helping patients struggling with self-abuse, obsessive thinking, and control. I counsel couples and one-on-one. My services are based on understanding symptoms and finding the best method of treatment to promote growth and provide solutions. As a rule, the overall philosophy is to treat the causes as well as the symptoms to provide a greater treatement benefit. Clientelle range in age from 13- on up.
Over the last 20 years, I have been working in a community based setting with adults, adolescents, and children with chronic mental and behavioral health issues including but not limited to those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, substance abuse, behavioral and impulse control disorders, trauma, and relationship struggles. I recognize how difficult change can be and strive to be the catalyst in that process. We all deserve the chance to enjoy life.
Over the last 20 years, I have been working in a community based setting with adults, adolescents, and children with chronic mental and behavioral health issues including but not limited to those struggling with mood disorders, anxiety, depression, anger, PTSD, substance abuse, behavioral and impulse control disorders, trauma, and relationship struggles. I recognize how difficult change can be and strive to be the catalyst in that process. We all deserve the chance to enjoy life.
In over 30 plus years of clinical practice, I’ve worked with addictions, domestic violence, trauma/PTSD, gender identity, life stressors, anxiety.
I’m looking forward to walking with you through your healing process. Most people have some level of trauma, whether minor or incapacitating. Even the stressors of everyday life can be challenging. No matter what you’re facing, you deserve support in finding your best, most complete, and healthiest self. I agree with the poet Rumi that “the wound is the place where the light comes in”, suggesting your greatest peace is waiting for you when you address your wounds, giving them a chance to heal.
In over 30 plus years of clinical practice, I’ve worked with addictions, domestic violence, trauma/PTSD, gender identity, life stressors, anxiety.
I’m looking forward to walking with you through your healing process. Most people have some level of trauma, whether minor or incapacitating. Even the stressors of everyday life can be challenging. No matter what you’re facing, you deserve support in finding your best, most complete, and healthiest self. I agree with the poet Rumi that “the wound is the place where the light comes in”, suggesting your greatest peace is waiting for you when you address your wounds, giving them a chance to heal.
I'm passionate about the impact of addiction, trauma and gender identity.
All humans have inherent worth, yet I believe a lack of self-worth is at the core of all emotional pain. I use a narrative approach to allow clients to share their story as they see it and then help them reframe to build a life that better meets their desired goals. Self-defeating behaviors created to cope with difficult situations, such as trauma, gender identity and a lack of validation, can be changed when identified and understood. I join my client on their journey to become the person they desire. I am a member of World Professional Association of Health and of International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
I'm passionate about the impact of addiction, trauma and gender identity.
All humans have inherent worth, yet I believe a lack of self-worth is at the core of all emotional pain. I use a narrative approach to allow clients to share their story as they see it and then help them reframe to build a life that better meets their desired goals. Self-defeating behaviors created to cope with difficult situations, such as trauma, gender identity and a lack of validation, can be changed when identified and understood. I join my client on their journey to become the person they desire. I am a member of World Professional Association of Health and of International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation.
Now Accepting New Clients. I strive for my clients to go from merely surviving to thriving. Together, we uncover pathways to joy and resilience by fostering deeper connections with themselves, their families, and their communities. I specialize in working with those often misunderstood, including people on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and scrappy teens.
Now Accepting New Clients. I strive for my clients to go from merely surviving to thriving. Together, we uncover pathways to joy and resilience by fostering deeper connections with themselves, their families, and their communities. I specialize in working with those often misunderstood, including people on the autism spectrum, those with ADHD, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and scrappy teens.
Ashley specializes in helping women strengthen boundaries, repair disconnection in relationships, and navigate family dynamics. She works with clients experiencing major life transitions - whether career shifts, relationship changes, or recognizing unmet needs in their connections with others. Ashley creates a safe space to explore old patterns that no longer serve, rebuild authentic communication, and develop clarity around personal needs. Her approach empowers clients to move from feeling stuck to feeling confident in their relationships and family connections.
Ashley specializes in helping women strengthen boundaries, repair disconnection in relationships, and navigate family dynamics. She works with clients experiencing major life transitions - whether career shifts, relationship changes, or recognizing unmet needs in their connections with others. Ashley creates a safe space to explore old patterns that no longer serve, rebuild authentic communication, and develop clarity around personal needs. Her approach empowers clients to move from feeling stuck to feeling confident in their relationships and family connections.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to honor that commitment to yourself. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, which means I am deeply mindful of how past experiences may impact your present well-being. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through life transitions and trauma, while also focusing on building resilience and empowering you to heal. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to tailor each session to your unique needs and goals. I prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and rediscover your strength.
Starting therapy is a courageous step, and I want to honor that commitment to yourself. My approach is rooted in trauma-informed care, which means I am deeply mindful of how past experiences may impact your present well-being. I specialize in supporting individuals and families through life transitions and trauma, while also focusing on building resilience and empowering you to heal. Together, we’ll work collaboratively to tailor each session to your unique needs and goals. I prioritize creating a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your feelings, develop coping strategies, and rediscover your strength.
Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
7 Endorsed
Midwest City, OK 73130
The mission of Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC is to foster a supportive environment for clients of all ages through individual, family and group therapy services; we also offer BHRS and case management services to those who meet eligibility requirements. By combining the skills and resources of Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC’s professional team in collaboration with the therapeutic community, we will focus on providing support to all populations and serve all clients with empathy, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status or socioeconomic condition.
The mission of Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC is to foster a supportive environment for clients of all ages through individual, family and group therapy services; we also offer BHRS and case management services to those who meet eligibility requirements. By combining the skills and resources of Integrated Therapy Solutions of Oklahoma, LLC’s professional team in collaboration with the therapeutic community, we will focus on providing support to all populations and serve all clients with empathy, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, marital status or socioeconomic condition.
My Doctorate is in theological leadership for coping with human social needs specailizing in values clarification, grief, trauma, family of origin, spiritual formation, and substance use disorder issues.
I help people with meaning making when craving a new preferred unfinished story. My journey includes an MBA, mid management retailing and university adjunct teaching along with a Masters in Divinity and 15 years of Pastoral Counseling and 14 years of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
My Doctorate is in theological leadership for coping with human social needs specailizing in values clarification, grief, trauma, family of origin, spiritual formation, and substance use disorder issues.
I help people with meaning making when craving a new preferred unfinished story. My journey includes an MBA, mid management retailing and university adjunct teaching along with a Masters in Divinity and 15 years of Pastoral Counseling and 14 years of Clinical Mental Health Counseling.
Hi, my name is Jehalin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 15 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families from various walks of life. I have experience with helping people who are experiencing various hardships in life and difficulty adjusting, as well as people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, mood disorders, etc. I am known for being a good listener, caring, accepting, and compassionate, regardless of the challenges one might be experiencing.
Hi, my name is Jehalin and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and Registered Play Therapist with 15 years of experience working with adults, children, adolescents, and families from various walks of life. I have experience with helping people who are experiencing various hardships in life and difficulty adjusting, as well as people experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, anger, low self-esteem, mood disorders, etc. I am known for being a good listener, caring, accepting, and compassionate, regardless of the challenges one might be experiencing.
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Addiction Therapists
What is the best therapy for addiction?
Addiction treatment will be tailored to the individual. People seeking help for addiction—whether with a psychotherapist, in an outpatient clinic, or in a residential program—should expect to engage in multiple types of treatments, sometimes including medication. For anyone recovering from addiction, avoiding situations in which one has typically used a substance is essential, as is the support of close connections. Since substance use disorders tend to co-occur with underlying mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression, those must also be addressed as part of any recovery plan.
How long does therapy for addiction take?
There is no set timeline for recovery from addiction. Patients and their families should expect the work to last several months, if not longer. Residential treatment programs may be based on a stay of 30, 60, or 90 days, with continuing work after release, but only about 1 percent of people are treated in such facilities. Ceasing use is just the first step; therapy to help maintain abstinence and effect behavior change must follow. The process of recovery, neuroscience has shown, involves brain cells recovering the capacity to respond to natural sources of reward and restore control over the impulse to use. Another definition of recovery is restoring voluntary control over one’s substance use and retaking all of one’s previous responsibilities.
How effective is drug addiction treatment?
Substance use disorders are treatable and remission is achievable for many who seek recovery; by some estimates, more than three-quarters of people who become addicted to alcohol or drugs recover. But that success rarely occurs quickly or on a set timeline; relapse is not only common, but many therapists and clinicians view it as a normal part of the process—not always a sign that a person has returned to addiction, but a signal that their treatment should be adjusted to help them regain control. Overall, research suggests, five years after the end of substance use, one’s risk of relapse is no greater than that of others who had not faced addiction. Other experts believe that complete abstinence is not the only measure of recovery, and that, through effective treatment, many people can learn to control their use.
How can you get addiction treatment for someone?
The most important factor in recovery from addiction is widely understood to be an individual’s commitment to change. For that reason,“interventions” in which friends and family gather to urge or force someone to begin immediate treatment often backfire; even when such efforts do lead someone to begin treatment, they may be less likely to stay than those who are self-driven. Still, family members can play an important role in supporting an individual who seeks help and can take part in family therapy as one element of a loved one’s treatment.