Therapists in Oklahoma City, OK

Life throws almost everyone a curve ball at some point in their life. My primary goal is to provide you with a safe, caring environment in which, together, we can process the issues and the feelings around them, that disrupt the balance and harmony in your life. Identifying strengths you may have lost sight of, exploring options and challenging you to risk new thoughts and/or behaviors can help you rediscover the path you want to travel.

Are you struggling with stress, motivation, weight loss, unresolved trauma, emotional eating or anxiety? I have over 20 years of clinical experience helping people identify, and change troubling thoughts, emotions, and behaviors associated with anxiety, trauma, low motivation, weight loss and/or athletic goals. Clients appreciate my laidback, informal, and casual demeanor. My goal is to ensure you feel comfortable during the intake process and feel increased positivity after every session. Let's work together to increase your overall energy and self-esteem. It may only take a couple of sessions to get you back on track.

I work with children, teens, and families. I also work with couples and individual adults. I use a family systems theoretical approach. I do play therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and brief solution focused therapy. Outside of my private practice, I have been a school counselor, as well as, develop and lead social skills groups for kids.

Making a decision to receive help for depression, anxiety, trauma or relationship difficulties can be one of the most impacting decisions that can influence the trajectory of a person's life. When facing insurmountable challenges to your physical, mental, emotional or spiritual health, choosing a therapist can definitely impact the outcome. As a clinically trained licensed professional counselor; mental health assessments, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, couples therapy and case management services are available to provide the support toward the transformation most beneficial to you and your family.

You look in the mirror and ask, why me? Life is stressful. It is difficult to maintain all of the craziness that you have going on with work, family, spouse, kids, extracurricular activities and not to mention yourself. You are losing hope and wondering what might happen next. You are afraid that everything just might fall apart. Life is hard, but it can improve! I am here to help you work through these life stresses. This is the first step of discovering your courage to live the life you have always desired. Everyday is a new opportunity to create the life you want and deserve.

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.

Dr. Whelan's office is designed to offer ultimate discretion as individuals are provided with a private waiting room and a separate private exit. You will only see Dr. Whelan if this is what you desire. Dr. Whelan's ideal client aims to increase self-awareness and an increased understanding of their unique brain patterns. She has a vast experience in both medical settings and in private practice. Her background working w/ combat veterans has provided her w/ significant experience working w/ PTSD, anger, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Whelan also enjoys working w/ client's are categorized as high functioning but desire more from life.

Virtual Only- Evenings and Weekends. Being happy is Important! My goal is to help you get to a better version of yourself. Allow me to join your journey to happiness through self-awareness and self-discovery. I have training and experience in a variety of issues including but not limited to anxiety, depression, and family conflict; I am qualified to help. My goal is NOT to cure you, but to HELP facilitate positive changes in your life.

Healing Time with Shawna Shine offers an eclectic approach to therapy that facilitates self love, empowerment, and humor. Guidance that encompasses self- acceptance and the attainment of life satisfaction goals is my specialty. Together we will focus on purposeful living by tapping into your strengths, talents, and skills as a means to overcome and manage trauma related symptoms and mental health issues. Give me the opportunity to empower you to become the best version of yourself by learning how to accept, love, and value being you.

Life is pretty good about throwing us curve balls. Sometimes, these curve balls can be devastating. They can impact our daily lives, our relationships, how we feel about ourselves and the world around us. My goal is to help people work through challenging events in their life and make the changes that are important to them. I have enjoyed working as a Counselor for over 10yrs and have worked with people from many different backgrounds and cultures. During this time, I have had experience working with children, adolescents, families and couples.

I believe that life is a journey and not a destination. The past has brought you to where you are, however, you can decide where your journey will take you. As a therapist, I believe in treating the whole person. My role as a therapist is to provide clients with empathy and unconditional positive regard to facilitate change. It is important that the client develop his/her own journey to enhance their inner strengths to become the person they want to be. I love what I do. I come along beside my clients to develop a positive client/therapist relationship which is very important for fostering positive life changes.

We all come from different backgrounds or walks of life, and often times, it is difficult to feel like you are being heard for who you are. My goal is to provide a safe, affirming and collaborative environment in order to accomplish meaningful change and progress in your life.

Feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, ashamed, angry, or chronically unhappy? Plagued by the same problems and tried-and-true solutions no longer work? Finding it hard to have difficult conversations, communicate your needs, and maintain boundaries? Haunted by past hurts big or small? My Team and I have over 10 years of experience working with adults, children and families struggling with life transitions, depression and anxiety, relationship problems, grief, trauma of every variety, and day to day life struggles. My Team and I are here to help. We take cash clients as well

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.

My goal is to provide a supportive environment for you to be able to explore and make sense of your current situation. I have experience working with individuals related to grief and loss, relationship issues, addiction and trauma. I also work with clients who may be experiencing depression, anxiety, postpartum related issues, or struggling to manage the everyday stress in their life.

My goal as your therapist is to provide an honest and encouraging atmosphere to help you navigate through life's highs and lows. I will help you build upon your own unique set of strengths in order to confront problems and overcome obstacles. I will listen to you in a nonjudgmental manner and we will work to smooth out the worry and confusion that life can throw at you. Working together in a relationship of trust and sharing I can help you set a new course in life where you can achieve self-fulfillment and awareness.

My goal as a Therapist is to support you in the healing process in a safe, trusting, and non-judgmental environment. If you're feeling as if you're the only one that understands your situation, you're mistaken. If you are experiencing: uneasy feelings of anxiety; miscommunication or misunderstandings in relationships; angry feelings; grieving of a loved one; depressed and/or manic moods; past or present traumatic events, or other challenging issues, I can help provide you with skills and tools to meet your needs and desired goals.

“Hello, are you feeling stressed, anxious or overwhelmed? Dealing with out of control emotions or behaviors? Reaching out for help can be difficult, you do not have to go it alone. My passion is helping people with the stresses, pain, hardships, past or present that life may throw at them in order to restore you to a place of healing. In session you will find that I am compassionate and dedicated to my clients, working with those seeking solutions to life struggles. Your own thoughts, beliefs, and values are important to me as well as your involvement in counseling. It is time for you to retake control of your life!”

I graduated from the OU in 1982. I have been in been in private practice, providing psychotherapy in OK for over 40 years. I provide both short term problem focused and long term therapy. Anxiety, anger, and stress management programs are available. Regardless of the type of therapy offered my emphasis is on educating and empowering the client with useful tools. One of these tools is Tai Chi mindfulness exercises, when requested. These tools enable the client to identify, to understand and manage their issues when they leave my office.