Adoption Therapists in McAlester, OK

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LaNae Clayborn
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S
1 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attachment wounds, or feeling stuck. My approach is warm, casual, and relational—I build real connections while maintaining healthy boundaries. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Therapy with me is about understanding your story, building insight, and moving toward meaningful personal growth, together.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attachment wounds, or feeling stuck. My approach is warm, casual, and relational—I build real connections while maintaining healthy boundaries. I create a safe, supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to grow. Therapy with me is about understanding your story, building insight, and moving toward meaningful personal growth, together.
(918) 380-3614 View (918) 380-3614
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Cristy Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT
2 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
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.
(918) 612-7409 View (918) 612-7409
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Dr. Camryn Lopez
Psychologist, PsyD
4 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
Within my practice, I provide psychological assessments for children, teens, adults, and couples with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, learning disorders, anxiety, trauma, adoption clearance, mood disorders, and more.
Following your evaluation, you’ll receive tailored recommendations for the therapies and interventions right for you. I then personally help match you with a counselor in my office to provide you with ongoing therapy. Within this model, I continue to oversee your care well-after your evaluation and remain available to you for follow-up evaluations as needed.
Within my practice, I provide psychological assessments for children, teens, adults, and couples with a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, autism, learning disorders, anxiety, trauma, adoption clearance, mood disorders, and more.
Following your evaluation, you’ll receive tailored recommendations for the therapies and interventions right for you. I then personally help match you with a counselor in my office to provide you with ongoing therapy. Within this model, I continue to oversee your care well-after your evaluation and remain available to you for follow-up evaluations as needed.
(405) 889-6366 View (405) 889-6366
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Sydney Natosha Humphrey
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, DOT SAP, CCTS-A
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I have a genuine love for people. I have a natural connection to others and I strive to help you be the best "YOU". Life is meant to be enjoyed and I want you to enjoy it. I work with teens, adults, families, couples, & organizations. I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns. I hold a license as an LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor. I am a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT SAP) and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Trauma & Addiction (CCTS-A).
I have a genuine love for people. I have a natural connection to others and I strive to help you be the best "YOU". Life is meant to be enjoyed and I want you to enjoy it. I work with teens, adults, families, couples, & organizations. I provide services for substance abuse, parenting, domestic violence, forensic review, professional consultation with other professions, & health related concerns. I hold a license as an LCSW-Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Board Approved Supervisor. I am a Department of Transportation Substance Abuse Professional (DOT SAP) and I am a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist-Trauma & Addiction (CCTS-A).
(580) 364-7910 View (580) 364-7910

Online Therapists

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Shelly Lenzmeier Whiteman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC, CLC
1 Endorsed
Owasso, OK 74055
Good for you! If you are reading this, you have taken a first step and are seeking help & support! We all go through seasons of pain and stress in our lives. Looking at ourself and our relationships with a safe person can bring insight, awareness, change and freedom. If you are looking for hope and help in moving through the challenges you are facing, call today! You don’t have to walk alone. I work with insurance and self pay clients. Rates range 100$ for individual self pay clients to $150.
Good for you! If you are reading this, you have taken a first step and are seeking help & support! We all go through seasons of pain and stress in our lives. Looking at ourself and our relationships with a safe person can bring insight, awareness, change and freedom. If you are looking for hope and help in moving through the challenges you are facing, call today! You don’t have to walk alone. I work with insurance and self pay clients. Rates range 100$ for individual self pay clients to $150.
(918) 212-5822 View (918) 212-5822
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Taylor Burns
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
My predominant theoretical model is solution focused. It is a very respectful form of therapy, and respects each client's cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, and personal journey. One of the things I love most about my role, is witnessing other's journey, and helping them move through struggles and life challenges.
My predominant theoretical model is solution focused. It is a very respectful form of therapy, and respects each client's cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, and personal journey. One of the things I love most about my role, is witnessing other's journey, and helping them move through struggles and life challenges.
(918) 675-0206 View (918) 675-0206
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Alexia Medlock
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Tulsa, OK 74135
Are you struggling with a sense of loss or the death of a loved one? Do you feel hopeless, sad, or paralyzed with the inability to move forward? Grief and loss can bring life to a standstill while bringing forward the insecurities of relationships, personal identities, and struggling to move on.
Are you struggling with a sense of loss or the death of a loved one? Do you feel hopeless, sad, or paralyzed with the inability to move forward? Grief and loss can bring life to a standstill while bringing forward the insecurities of relationships, personal identities, and struggling to move on.
(539) 200-6694 View (539) 200-6694
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Loveworks Counseling and Consultation LLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, LPC-S, NCC
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care. When you step into the office nerves are on edge, maybe you finally decided to leave the abuse, no one really understands or believes you. To talk about it causes intense feelings of fear and you have to talk to a stranger. To overcome trauma of any kind, physical, sexual or emotional takes time and learning to love yourself in the presence of others that support you empower you and walk side by side with compassion care and experience to give you the tools you need to change YOU forever.
People don't care how much you know, until they know how much you care. When you step into the office nerves are on edge, maybe you finally decided to leave the abuse, no one really understands or believes you. To talk about it causes intense feelings of fear and you have to talk to a stranger. To overcome trauma of any kind, physical, sexual or emotional takes time and learning to love yourself in the presence of others that support you empower you and walk side by side with compassion care and experience to give you the tools you need to change YOU forever.
(918) 218-2897 View (918) 218-2897
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Tera Cook
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, RPT, IMH-E
1 Endorsed
Owasso, OK 74055
Now Accepting New Clients! Is your household feeling chaotic or overwhelming? Are relationships feeling strained, or are you facing big behaviors that you’re not sure how to manage? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in working with children and their caregivers to strengthen connection, build trust, and create a greater sense of calm within the home. Through a combination of play therapy and relationship-based approaches, I help children develop self-esteem, increase felt safety, and learn to navigate big emotions in healthy, meaningful ways.
Now Accepting New Clients! Is your household feeling chaotic or overwhelming? Are relationships feeling strained, or are you facing big behaviors that you’re not sure how to manage? You don’t have to navigate this alone. I specialize in working with children and their caregivers to strengthen connection, build trust, and create a greater sense of calm within the home. Through a combination of play therapy and relationship-based approaches, I help children develop self-esteem, increase felt safety, and learn to navigate big emotions in healthy, meaningful ways.
(918) 265-3223 View (918) 265-3223
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J Kathy Reynolds
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
3 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74135
You are important and what you are feeling is normal! You do not have to go through this alone. The first step is the hardest, and you have taken that. Therapy can be an important component to working through the difficult times. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, a loss of job or relationship, or to work through a personal trauma, I can help you.
You are important and what you are feeling is normal! You do not have to go through this alone. The first step is the hardest, and you have taken that. Therapy can be an important component to working through the difficult times. Whether you are experiencing anxiety, a loss of job or relationship, or to work through a personal trauma, I can help you.
(918) 393-3846 View (918) 393-3846
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Sharon K Beets
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S, RPT-S
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Sharon's specialties focus on tailoring treatment needs to family and individuals' lifestyles. Sharon received her B.S in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1989. She then completed her teaching certificate in math and business. Through her teaching experiences Sharon discovered a desire to help her students with their social needs that would ultimately help them become more successful with their studies. In 2011, Sharon began the pursuit of her Masters in Community Counseling from SW Oklahoma State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist.
Sharon's specialties focus on tailoring treatment needs to family and individuals' lifestyles. Sharon received her B.S in Accounting from Oklahoma State University in 1989. She then completed her teaching certificate in math and business. Through her teaching experiences Sharon discovered a desire to help her students with their social needs that would ultimately help them become more successful with their studies. In 2011, Sharon began the pursuit of her Masters in Community Counseling from SW Oklahoma State University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Registered Play Therapist.
(539) 209-3872 View (539) 209-3872
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Alice Bonifield
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74133
Life throws us many unexpected difficulties. We often experience the biggest difficulties during life transitions such as adolescence, going off to college, dating, marriage, job stress, raising our own children, and many more. Being an adult of any age can be full of strong and sometimes unfamiliar emotions. I want to help you navigate through these feelings to be the best version of you possible. We will work together to identify barriers to your progress and realize your own strengths. I will work with you to use these strengths to develop more positive coping skills and live a healthier, happier life.
Life throws us many unexpected difficulties. We often experience the biggest difficulties during life transitions such as adolescence, going off to college, dating, marriage, job stress, raising our own children, and many more. Being an adult of any age can be full of strong and sometimes unfamiliar emotions. I want to help you navigate through these feelings to be the best version of you possible. We will work together to identify barriers to your progress and realize your own strengths. I will work with you to use these strengths to develop more positive coping skills and live a healthier, happier life.
(918) 393-3602 View (918) 393-3602
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Brittny Baldwin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Online Only
Hi, I’m Brittny — a therapist who believes healing starts with feeling truly seen and understood (and sometimes laughing through the mess a little). I help adults navigate life’s stressors with compassion, humor, and practical tools that actually make sense in real life — not just in therapy textbooks.
Hi, I’m Brittny — a therapist who believes healing starts with feeling truly seen and understood (and sometimes laughing through the mess a little). I help adults navigate life’s stressors with compassion, humor, and practical tools that actually make sense in real life — not just in therapy textbooks.
(918) 233-8788 View (918) 233-8788
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A Bright Future Counseling, PLLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
In addition to her clinical experience, Julie is an experienced Adoption Home Study Provider.
Are you living the life you were created to live? Do you feel limited in your capacity to achieve your highest potential due to fear, your past, or some other struggle? If that sounds like you, then A Bright Future Counseling is here to help! Julie Kline is the owner of A Bright Future Counseling and is currently serving individuals, families, and couples, and is licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Julie has over 20 years of experience in the field of social work and has worked in multiple settings and with diverse populations prior to entering private practice.
In addition to her clinical experience, Julie is an experienced Adoption Home Study Provider.
Are you living the life you were created to live? Do you feel limited in your capacity to achieve your highest potential due to fear, your past, or some other struggle? If that sounds like you, then A Bright Future Counseling is here to help! Julie Kline is the owner of A Bright Future Counseling and is currently serving individuals, families, and couples, and is licensed in Oklahoma and Arkansas. Julie has over 20 years of experience in the field of social work and has worked in multiple settings and with diverse populations prior to entering private practice.
(918) 376-3933 View (918) 376-3933
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Joy Coffman
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC
1 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74133
Life, especially these days, can seem overwhelming and take a toll on mental and physical health. Outwardly, many of us present ourselves as being okay, but inside, there can be pain and inexplicable sorrow. Fear of change - even positive change - may instill feelings of anxiety, depression, vulnerability and helplessness. I work with adults and couples struggling with trauma, addictions, life transitions, legal issues and criminal justice involvement. Digging deep into emotions can seem daunting; however, looking inward to discover how past experiences contribute to our current state of being can be enlightening.
Life, especially these days, can seem overwhelming and take a toll on mental and physical health. Outwardly, many of us present ourselves as being okay, but inside, there can be pain and inexplicable sorrow. Fear of change - even positive change - may instill feelings of anxiety, depression, vulnerability and helplessness. I work with adults and couples struggling with trauma, addictions, life transitions, legal issues and criminal justice involvement. Digging deep into emotions can seem daunting; however, looking inward to discover how past experiences contribute to our current state of being can be enlightening.
(918) 223-8265 View (918) 223-8265
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Cantiese Burrell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Tulsa, OK 74105
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Empowerment Expert. Through wisdom, spirituality, and the power of genuine connection, I create a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. I provide one-on-one therapy and coaching, speak to audiences about mental health and empowerment, and offer practical tools to help people break free from feelings of powerlessness. I live what I teach—leading by example in the journey of embracing worthiness and knowing that we are more than enough.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Empowerment Expert. Through wisdom, spirituality, and the power of genuine connection, I create a safe space for healing, growth, and transformation. I provide one-on-one therapy and coaching, speak to audiences about mental health and empowerment, and offer practical tools to help people break free from feelings of powerlessness. I live what I teach—leading by example in the journey of embracing worthiness and knowing that we are more than enough.
(918) 300-3674 View (918) 300-3674
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Sara E. Lowe, LPC, PLLC
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
Tulsa, OK 74133
My focus is on your overall wellness using Cognitive Behavioral Approach, safe space, compassion and acceptance to treat symptoms of Depression, Divorce, Adoption, personality disorders, Autism, Adjustment, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Health problems, corporate culture, job changes, Chronic Pain, Parenting, Stress, Highly sensitive, Trauma, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ and other DSM 5-TR disorder symptoms.
We will work together to help you process your thoughts, behaviors and move forward with treatment with face-to-face sessions provided online. Please bring your art supplies if you would like to be guided through art experiential. Teachers and Professionals welcome! Please let me know if you need more intensive treatment allowing you more sessions weekly.
My focus is on your overall wellness using Cognitive Behavioral Approach, safe space, compassion and acceptance to treat symptoms of Depression, Divorce, Adoption, personality disorders, Autism, Adjustment, Anxiety, ADHD, Oppositional Defiance, Health problems, corporate culture, job changes, Chronic Pain, Parenting, Stress, Highly sensitive, Trauma, Intermittent Explosive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, LGBTQ and other DSM 5-TR disorder symptoms.
We will work together to help you process your thoughts, behaviors and move forward with treatment with face-to-face sessions provided online. Please bring your art supplies if you would like to be guided through art experiential. Teachers and Professionals welcome! Please let me know if you need more intensive treatment allowing you more sessions weekly.
(918) 704-2367 View (918) 704-2367
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Theresa R Yu
Licensed Professional Counselor, MS, NCC, LPC
Shawnee, OK 74804
I am a clinical director and independent contractor. I provide online telehealth & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Aspergers, and other behavioral problems/issues. I use traditional approaches and biofeedback approaches. I also works with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for DHS, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager.
I am a clinical director and independent contractor. I provide online telehealth & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Aspergers, and other behavioral problems/issues. I use traditional approaches and biofeedback approaches. I also works with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for DHS, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager.
(405) 477-5701 View (405) 477-5701
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Linda Russell
Licensed Professional Counselor, MHR, LPC, CCE, NCC, CCFC
2 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74145
Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy, difficult relationships and high anxiety.
Breakthrough Counseling, offers confidential, Christian counseling sessions. Go to our website to get more information. If you mention that you found us through Psychology Today and you are not using insurance, your first session is only $150.
Trauma from adoption, adverse childhood experiences, unhealthy attachment, difficult family dynamics, depression, divorce, military trauma, pain management typically result in difficulty making choices, unhealthy, difficult relationships and high anxiety.
Breakthrough Counseling, offers confidential, Christian counseling sessions. Go to our website to get more information. If you mention that you found us through Psychology Today and you are not using insurance, your first session is only $150.
(918) 286-3278 View (918) 286-3278
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T Susan Bachmann
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, NCC
3 Endorsed
Tulsa, OK 74136
I am a Certified EMDR therapist through the EMDR International Association as well as a Certified Emotion Code, Body Code and Belief Code Practitioner, a PSYCH-K facilitator and a Reiki master. No one comes to a therapist, or wellness practitioner because of the parts of life that are going well. We all seek help for those things that feel painful, frightening, or overwhelming.
I am a Certified EMDR therapist through the EMDR International Association as well as a Certified Emotion Code, Body Code and Belief Code Practitioner, a PSYCH-K facilitator and a Reiki master. No one comes to a therapist, or wellness practitioner because of the parts of life that are going well. We all seek help for those things that feel painful, frightening, or overwhelming.
(918) 863-2163 View (918) 863-2163

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Adoption Therapists
Does my adopted child need therapy?
Not every adopted child needs therapy. However, many can benefit from seeing an adoption-informed therapist, especially if they were victims of abuse or neglect, appear withdrawn or disconnected, have behavioral or developmental issues (which may or may not be related to their adoption), are struggling with feelings of grief or loss surrounding their birth parents, or find it difficult to establish an identity, a challenge that often becomes most apparent during adolescence.

When should adoptive parents seek therapy?
Prospective parents can benefit from therapy even before an adoption—for example, to voice worries and fears; to reconcile infertility struggles, if relevant; or simply to prepare themselves for parenthood. After the adoption, parents who are struggling to bond with their child; are unsure how to talk about adoption or related issues, such as race; or whose child is dealing with developmental, behavioral, or psychiatric concerns can address these and other issues with the help of an adoption-competent therapist.

Is family therapy appropriate for adoptive families?
Family therapy can be invaluable for strengthening the bond between adoptive parents and children, helping the latter feel more secure in their place in the family. Family therapy can also help adoptive families navigate complex communication issues—for example, parents who feel uncomfortable discussing race with their child, who in turn feels invalidated by their silence, or a child who has questions about his birth parents but avoids asking them out of fear of hurting his adoptive parents’ feelings.

What therapy is not appropriate for adoption issues?
A discredited therapy known as “attachment therapy” (sometimes called “holding therapy” or “rebirthing therapy”) should not be used to treat adopted and foster children, though it was largely designed for this population. Attachment therapy involves restraining, coercing, and punishing the child in order for them to “release” negative emotions and attach to their new caregivers—techniques that are abusive and dangerous and have even proven fatal in some cases.