Therapists for Children in McAlester, OK
Small Town Behavioral
Licensed Professional Counselor, MSPS, LPC, RPT
1 Endorsed
McAlester, OK 74501
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress and trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and grounded in real-life experiences. Whether we're using play therapy, expressive arts, exploring patterns, or building new coping skill, my goal is to create a space where you don't have to explain your background, your culture, or why you've been "pushing through" for so long.
I help kids, teens, and adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or worn down by stress and trauma.
My approach is trauma-informed, practical, and grounded in real-life experiences. Whether we're using play therapy, expressive arts, exploring patterns, or building new coping skill, my goal is to create a space where you don't have to explain your background, your culture, or why you've been "pushing through" for so long.
In my counseling practice, I work with children, teens, and adults.
The therapeutic process can be intimidating and difficult. My goal in the therapy setting is to provide an empathetic, direct, and supportive environment where individuals can gain the tools and insights they need to better manage life’s difficulties.
In my counseling practice, I work with children, teens, and adults.
The therapeutic process can be intimidating and difficult. My goal in the therapy setting is to provide an empathetic, direct, and supportive environment where individuals can gain the tools and insights they need to better manage life’s difficulties.
Hi! My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Therapy should be a collaborative process, helping clients build self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Whether working through trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, the focus is on fostering resilience, improving emotional well-being, and strengthening connections. Ultimately, the aim is to help clients gain clarity, break free from unhelpful patterns, and move forward with confidence in themselves and their future.
Hi! My goal is to provide a supportive and compassionate space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to navigate life’s challenges. Therapy should be a collaborative process, helping clients build self-awareness, develop effective coping strategies, and create meaningful change. Whether working through trauma, anxiety, depression, or relationship struggles, the focus is on fostering resilience, improving emotional well-being, and strengthening connections. Ultimately, the aim is to help clients gain clarity, break free from unhelpful patterns, and move forward with confidence in themselves and their future.
Know something needs to shift, but aren’t sure where to start? No matter your age or stage of life, you are welcome here. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and support. Whether you’re a teen navigating school and identity, a young adult facing transitions and increased responsibilities, or an adult balancing life’s many demands, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reaching out today can help you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered.
Know something needs to shift, but aren’t sure where to start? No matter your age or stage of life, you are welcome here. You don’t have to have everything figured out to begin. My goal is to meet you where you are and help you move forward with greater clarity, confidence, and support. Whether you’re a teen navigating school and identity, a young adult facing transitions and increased responsibilities, or an adult balancing life’s many demands, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reaching out today can help you feel more grounded, supported, and empowered.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attachment wounds, or feeling stuck.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I also offer EMDR. I am also certified in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and have advanced training in Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood ages 0-5. I am also a state board certified LPC- Supervisor.
I work with children, teens, and adults navigating trauma, anxiety, attachment wounds, or feeling stuck.
I specialize in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and I also offer EMDR. I am also certified in the Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality (CAMS) and have advanced training in Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood ages 0-5. I am also a state board certified LPC- Supervisor.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that process as comfortable and straightforward as possible. I work with individuals, couples, and families across all ages and backgrounds, creating a space where you can be yourself without feeling judged.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and my goal is to make that process as comfortable and straightforward as possible. I work with individuals, couples, and families across all ages and backgrounds, creating a space where you can be yourself without feeling judged.
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.
Conscious Culture Psychology Clinic is a team of doctoral level psychologists offering psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services. Whether you want to clarify presence of a clinical diagnosis, participate in therapy, or receive a brief consultation we strive to provide exceptional service through development of a working-therapeutic relationship. We specialize in stress disorders including stress, anxiety, and trauma. We aim to help individuals learn how to manage emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions to establish an empowered sense of self, capable of achieving a more balanced lifestyle.
Conscious Culture Psychology Clinic is a team of doctoral level psychologists offering psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services. Whether you want to clarify presence of a clinical diagnosis, participate in therapy, or receive a brief consultation we strive to provide exceptional service through development of a working-therapeutic relationship. We specialize in stress disorders including stress, anxiety, and trauma. We aim to help individuals learn how to manage emotions, thoughts, and physical reactions to establish an empowered sense of self, capable of achieving a more balanced lifestyle.
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens, and children.
I believe that meaningful change happens within caring and empathic relationships that honor each person’s individuality. My therapeutic approach is rooted in warmth, understanding, & collaboration. I believe that when people are met with deep understanding, they gain the insight and energy needed to overcome obstacles, align with their authentic values, and cultivate richer, more fulfilling lives. My intention is creating a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Through exploration of relational patterns, thoughts, and behaviors, we will work together to uncover the barriers to growth and fulfillment.
I provide therapy for individuals, couples, teens, and children.
I believe that meaningful change happens within caring and empathic relationships that honor each person’s individuality. My therapeutic approach is rooted in warmth, understanding, & collaboration. I believe that when people are met with deep understanding, they gain the insight and energy needed to overcome obstacles, align with their authentic values, and cultivate richer, more fulfilling lives. My intention is creating a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued. Through exploration of relational patterns, thoughts, and behaviors, we will work together to uncover the barriers to growth and fulfillment.
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.
My career includes many years as a teacher of children, adolescents and adults.
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.
My career includes many years as a teacher of children, adolescents and adults.
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.
Online Therapists
Anger, depression, anxiety, marriage conflict, child reactivities, stress/burnout- near 90 percent success
Grey Matters International, Inc is a powerful alternative to traditional psychotherapy and counseling when it comes to the promotion of leveraging world class neurotechnologies utilized by NFL, NBA, and other concierge clients of Dr. Fleming's for the best in class mood, behavioral, cognitive and attentional based changes. Accelerating the rate of change process by a factor of 3-4 times, Dr. Fleming's clientele are those who are treatment complex, resistant, or seeking alternative approaches to get change and results FAST.
Anger, depression, anxiety, marriage conflict, child reactivities, stress/burnout- near 90 percent success
Grey Matters International, Inc is a powerful alternative to traditional psychotherapy and counseling when it comes to the promotion of leveraging world class neurotechnologies utilized by NFL, NBA, and other concierge clients of Dr. Fleming's for the best in class mood, behavioral, cognitive and attentional based changes. Accelerating the rate of change process by a factor of 3-4 times, Dr. Fleming's clientele are those who are treatment complex, resistant, or seeking alternative approaches to get change and results FAST.
Resolve Behavioral Health is a group practice with experienced therapists who each have at least 15 years experience in the mental health field. We offer a safe and calming environment to work through those issues that have been causing you distress. Our therapists are trained in cutting edge practices such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, DBT, Brainspotting, Gottman Couples Therapy, and TFCBT.
Resolve Behavioral Health is a group practice with experienced therapists who each have at least 15 years experience in the mental health field. We offer a safe and calming environment to work through those issues that have been causing you distress. Our therapists are trained in cutting edge practices such as EMDR, Somatic Experiencing Therapy, DBT, Brainspotting, Gottman Couples Therapy, and TFCBT.
Waypoint Mental Health Counseling provides outpatient counseling services to clients across Oklahoma, providing care for children and adults. The practice is rooted in faith-based values, fostering an environment where clients can find healing and growth. Waypoint is committed to supporting individuals and families through emotional and mental health challenges.
Waypoint offers in-office appointments, school-based appointments, and telehealth options to ensure accessibility and convenience for clients statewide.
Waypoint Mental Health Counseling provides outpatient counseling services to clients across Oklahoma, providing care for children and adults. The practice is rooted in faith-based values, fostering an environment where clients can find healing and growth. Waypoint is committed to supporting individuals and families through emotional and mental health challenges.
Waypoint offers in-office appointments, school-based appointments, and telehealth options to ensure accessibility and convenience for clients statewide.
Are you ready to start living your life to its fullest potential? I’m glad you’re here and willing to connect. It’s time to take back control of your direction, start fresh, set realistic goals, and begin living life purposefully! You are the expert of your own story. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand the life challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, or relationship problems, let’s talk! Your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard!
Are you ready to start living your life to its fullest potential? I’m glad you’re here and willing to connect. It’s time to take back control of your direction, start fresh, set realistic goals, and begin living life purposefully! You are the expert of your own story. Together we’ll work to uncover and better understand the life challenges and day-to-day stressors that detract from your life and focus and begin identifying and practicing things that will make you stronger. Whether you’re dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, grief, stress, or relationship problems, let’s talk! Your voice matters, and you deserve to be heard!
Many of my clients have spent years feeling misunderstood, “too much,” or like therapy hasn’t quite fit. They may struggle with eating disorders, dissociation, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), adoption or attachment trauma, or navigating identity and LGBTQ+ experiences. Many are thoughtful, self-aware people who have spent years trying to understand themselves but still feel stuck in patterns with food, emotions, relationships, or overwhelm. Together we slow down, get curious about the nervous system and protective parts, and make sense of patterns that once helped you survive.
Many of my clients have spent years feeling misunderstood, “too much,” or like therapy hasn’t quite fit. They may struggle with eating disorders, dissociation, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), adoption or attachment trauma, or navigating identity and LGBTQ+ experiences. Many are thoughtful, self-aware people who have spent years trying to understand themselves but still feel stuck in patterns with food, emotions, relationships, or overwhelm. Together we slow down, get curious about the nervous system and protective parts, and make sense of patterns that once helped you survive.
My experience has been unique from helping people with behavioral issues for school aged children, substance use, to aging adults.
Many people spend so much time taking care of everyone around them that they forget they deserve support too. You may look like you’re holding it all together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck on the inside. Therapy can be a place where you no longer have to carry those burdens alone.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, grief, stress, burnout, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll create a space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment and begin reconnecting with yourself in a more compassionate way.
My experience has been unique from helping people with behavioral issues for school aged children, substance use, to aging adults.
Many people spend so much time taking care of everyone around them that they forget they deserve support too. You may look like you’re holding it all together on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, or stuck on the inside. Therapy can be a place where you no longer have to carry those burdens alone.
I work with individuals navigating anxiety, OCD, ADHD, grief, stress, burnout, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Together, we’ll create a space where you can speak openly without fear of judgment and begin reconnecting with yourself in a more compassionate way.
I have worked with adults, kids, families, and couples that have struggled with: coping skills, triggers, family/couple's complexities, trauma's/abuse, anxiety/depression, self care/love, ADHD/ ADD, communication issues, setting boundaries, sexual identity, sexual issues, health issues, self harm, suicidal thoughts, behavioral problems, and some addictions.
●Now Accepting Virtual Clients via private practiceEMDR is my passion to teach by identifying fears that magnify life. I utilize the concepts of negative beliefs that subconsciously drive our behaviors, and cause harm. Knowing yourself, and why you're are motivated is dire in identifying your true authentic being. I have been working with clients since 2018, and I have a passion to prove that Everyone has mental health, and if a person doesn't believe this, then they are missing out on the ability to have agency over their life. The goal is not happiness, but the implementation of balance with more realistic interpretations of life.
I have worked with adults, kids, families, and couples that have struggled with: coping skills, triggers, family/couple's complexities, trauma's/abuse, anxiety/depression, self care/love, ADHD/ ADD, communication issues, setting boundaries, sexual identity, sexual issues, health issues, self harm, suicidal thoughts, behavioral problems, and some addictions.
●Now Accepting Virtual Clients via private practiceEMDR is my passion to teach by identifying fears that magnify life. I utilize the concepts of negative beliefs that subconsciously drive our behaviors, and cause harm. Knowing yourself, and why you're are motivated is dire in identifying your true authentic being. I have been working with clients since 2018, and I have a passion to prove that Everyone has mental health, and if a person doesn't believe this, then they are missing out on the ability to have agency over their life. The goal is not happiness, but the implementation of balance with more realistic interpretations of life.
Drue Day Counseling providers work with adults, children 4+ and families.
Drue Day, LPC-Supervisor/Practice Owner - "I offer my clients a client centered humanistic approach to their care, being highly attentive to needs while also offering a challenging environment for clients to "dig deep" into their situations and collaboratively finding solutions. I offer telehealth services to all OK residents! LGBTQ+ Allied & kink Friendly."
Drue Day Counseling providers work with adults, children 4+ and families.
Drue Day, LPC-Supervisor/Practice Owner - "I offer my clients a client centered humanistic approach to their care, being highly attentive to needs while also offering a challenging environment for clients to "dig deep" into their situations and collaboratively finding solutions. I offer telehealth services to all OK residents! LGBTQ+ Allied & kink Friendly."
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FAQ - About Child Therapy
When does a child need to see a therapist?
Children naturally experience emotional ups and downs. Sometimes, though, they need support from a professional. A child may benefit from therapy if their emotions or behaviors change significantly within a short period of time. For example, if a child usually spends time with friends after school but begins isolating in their room, further inquiry is warranted. Other areas for concern include altered sleep patterns, lack of appetite, intense anger, irritability, or hopelessness, or developmental regression in young children (bedwetting, thumb-sucking).
What can a child therapist help with?
A therapist can help with any difficult experience a child may encounter growing up, including learning problems or anxiety related to school, relationship challenges with friends or parents, bullying, intense emotions or phobias, divorce and family dynamics, or the death of a pet or loved one. A therapist can help children process their experience and develop coping skills in an age-appropriate way
What therapy types are most suitable for children?
Children can benefit from different forms of therapy, including family therapy, parent-child interaction therapy, play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and exposure therapy, depending on their condition. Play therapy is a great option for younger children who may not be able to fully articulate their feelings. In this approach, kids play with toys and games while a therapist observes and helps the child express their emotions and develop coping skills.
Do I need to attend therapy with my child?
Parents are an integral part of a child’s therapy, but the specifics of their involvement vary. If your child is young, you may attend most or all sessions; if your child is older, you may attend a few sessions or none; sometimes a therapist may ask you to have a session on your own. Whatever the arrangement, you should expect to work collaboratively with the therapist, your child, and your family members to take steps to help support your child.
How can I tell if a therapist is a good fit for my child?
A child needs to feel comfortable opening up about their thoughts and feelings, so if your child feels a sense of comfort, ease, and trust with their therapist, that’s a great sign. In addition, a therapist is a good fit for your child if the two can communicate well together; a clinician should be able to communicate clearly, effectively, and in an age-appropriate manner.