Therapists in Oklahoma City, OK

You have come to the right place if: You struggle with anxiety, depression, and sleepless nights. You internalize a lot because you don't trust those around you. You suffer from low self esteem, and not sure about now and tomorrow. Your thoughts, feelings and behaviors have recently become so burdensome. Electronics have taken over intimate relationship with your family or loved ones. You suffer from a chronic disability that has affected your daily functioning. You've suddenly become isolative and aggressive towards others around you. If you struggle with addictive behaviors. Take the next right step. Call, text or email.

Accepting new clients! Many people find themselves in situations where they feel hopeless, worried, or disconnected. Feelings like this can impact every aspect of your life, including your family, work life, parenting, and school. When you don’t feel like yourself, it is difficult to function in all aspects of life.

Our world is continuing to change “We are dealing with collective loss of the world we knew”… ”This is grief.” David Kessler, MD. As we acknowledge these changes, we may find ourselves sad, anxious, irritable, and lonely. The external disconnection and stress we are experiencing in the environment may mirror our own internal experiences. Depression, anxiety, and relationship issues often accompany drastic changes.

You are ready for a real change. You have tried toughing it out, “forgetting” about it, and doing the best you could to cope but it only helps temporarily and you can’t seem to shake off the negative feelings. Overtime your mind is consumed with negative thoughts and ruminations. You try to be strong and fulfill your daily activities as usual but mentally and physically you feel drained. You are dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma, or other issues that make it difficult to feel happy and fulfilled. You wonder if therapy can help you and how long it will take to feel better.

We all suffer, there is nothing wrong with you. Counseling is a collaborative process that we, you and I, use to actively construct a way of living. Sometimes our conversations will reveal previously unseen solutions. Anything that I propose is yours to question, modify, elaborate, or reject. You are a unique person who knows what has worked and what has not worked in the past. Life is an ongoing practice, made more meaningful and less confusing when engaged in authentic dialogue with others. Maybe, through shared inquiry, we can discover new possibilities. I would be honored to visit with you and find our way together.

I help millennial women get unstuck. Many women promise themselves they’ll do things differently from now on - and find themselves stuck in the same spot 6 months later. Life’s too short to let your past keep disrupting your future. Life in the modern world can put on an immense amount of pressure. I can help you overcome anxiety, depression, and the things that are holding you back from living out your potential.

I come from a multi-cultural and diverse background which assist me while working with individuals from different cultures, sexual orientations, and religions. I enjoy working with children, adolescents and adults who are trying to work through experiences and emotions to improve their lives. I believe that individuals possess a great amount of resolve and inner strength which aids them in their ability to heal. With my help, these individuals can bring forward these attributes and qualities to thrive.

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.

We are made for connection with others and have the desire to feel seen and heard. You may be going through a life change and are struggling with fear, grief, shame, or worry. You may be exhausted living in a constant high-stress mode. You may be feeling overwhelmed with your circumstances or simply just not feel like yourself. You want to feel that hope and change is possible. It is. The human spirit is truly remarkable. We can't stop life from bringing us expected or unexpected life situations but we can learn new strategies to approach and respond to these moments through discovering more about ourselves and learning new skills.

**Accepting new clients** People seek counseling for a multitude of reasons, whether that be for struggles of daily life, processing trauma, or working through conflict and transitions. Each individual has their own unique struggles, but knowing you aren’t alone in that struggle is vital. I strive to provide a safe and accepting space for individuals, children, and families while they work towards improving their lives.

Hello! My name is Tara Hatcher. I am currently accepting new clients. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate in Oklahoma. I have a Master of Science in Counseling with Emphasis in Clinical Mental Health. I have two years of working in the mental health field. Prior to this I worked as a nurse for nearly two decades. My client's are provided with understanding, professional, and comprehensive care needed and deserved.

I have been practicing psychotherapy since 2011 and I am a LADC (Licensed Drug and Alcohol Counselor). I have helped individuals transform their lives by teaching them effective coping skills. I help clients identify behavioral patterns that prevent them from progressing. I help them increase self-care, self-esteem, self-worth and ways to add value to their lives. Throughout the therapy experience clients learn to implement healthy boundaries, increase communication skills and add mindfulness techniques to their daily routine.

The primary focus of my practice is Couples Counseling. I work with my clients on how to navigate stressors together, build better understanding and work to become better partners. Anyone that values a harmonious, peaceful, and mutually satisfying relationship can benefit from couples counseling.

My approach to mental health counseling is very simple, one that encompasses unconditional positive regard and that encourages self-exploration throughout the therapeutic encounter. The client is considered the expert of his/her own life who may need support when challenges or obstacles become overwhelming and/or problematic (maladaptive). Through this therapeutic collaboration clients learn to identify how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors may positively or negatively impact their daily experience. If problematic belief patterns are identified, the client will co-create a treatment plan aimed to reduce the negative symptomatology while enhancing the client's self-esteem and overall well-being.

It is often that when we hit our lowest points, the most incredible progress can be made. If you are at one of those points currently, please understand that there is hope in any circumstance and you choosing to seek counsel is a fantastic step forward. I chose to go into this field to walk alongside anyone that aims for understanding, healing, self-awareness, or just someone to walk with.