Parenting Therapists in Ponca City, OK

Resilience, the ability to bounce back from adversity, is born through kindness and self compassion. Trauma, feelings of anxiety, depression, lack of hope or motivation, and disconnection can cause us to lose compassion for ourselves and others. We want to feel good, be active, and live the way we want to live but sometimes stress and adversity create roadblocks that stand in the way. “I can be changed by what happens to me. But I refuse to be reduced by it.” ― Maya Angelou. Welcome to Kind Minds - it takes bravery to seek therapy, I'm glad you're here!

Do you feel like you and your partner are "stuck" in your conflicts, having the same fights over and over again, but never getting anything resolved? Have you ever questioned whether there is any hope for your relationship? When our relationships suffer, we suffer; but there is hope. I have helped couples heal from affairs, resentment, and hostile conflict, and I can help you, too! If you are longing for your relationship to be a place of safety, security, and fulfillment, contact me today. To register for my "Active Parenting of Teens" workshop, follow: https://legacycounselingservices.com/services/active-parenting-of-teens/

At my core, I believe that play is an essential part of a human interaction. This is because I wholeheartedly believe that play should not end at a certain age, or when a child is “too old”. From a young age, play is how we learn boundaries and social skills. Play can also be used to process trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, and much more. Play therapy can help build trust and attachment with your child, while the both of you learn more helpful behaviors and how to express your emotions. I encourage a child’s caregivers to take an active role in the therapeutic process.

My professional life began first as a physical therapist followed by an extensive career as a top leader in a large health and wellness direct sales company. I’ve walked the journey of publishing a book and speaking publicly, and I’m currently a high school volleyball coach. I am both a Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate working towards Oklahoma licensure. I am also a certified Professional Life Coach and Biblical Counselor. I completed my Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Mid America Christian University.

It is an honor to work with people as a Therapist. Every person in therapy should be made: 1) to feel understood; 2) to feel appreciated; 3) to be given the benefit of the doubt; 4) to be treated as an equal; 5) to be treated respectfully; 6) to have the freedom to decide. My primary goal as a counselor is to allow you to express your thoughts and feelings so that you can gain a greater understanding of yourself and situation. As a result you will gain insight into what you want to change and how to change it. In addition to exploring feelings and thoughts, I will suggest things that may help.

Hello! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor working with individuals, couples and families in a private practice setting. I work with adults and adolescents serving the greater Oklahoma City area. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I am passionate about psychology and my work as a therapist. I love knowing how the mind works, how our emotions respond and what we are able to do with the strength of our mind. My education in Counseling Psychology allows me to offer various therapies and techniques designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples and families.

Going to counseling takes guts. Its not easy to talk to someone you don't know about what you need help with, but if you will take the risk, you will feel better. Isn't that we all want? To feel better? I don’t have a magic wand to fix it all overnight, but I’ll walk through the hard times with you. Dealing with the past is hard. Being a parent is hard. Coping with stress is hard. Relationships are hard. Meeting the demands of life is hard. You don’t have to face all the hard stuff on your own! We will figure it out together. We will laugh together, I promise. Therapy can be fun(ish).

Melissa works with families with young children whose lives are impacted by trauma, abuse, and complicated grief. She also works with individual clients of all ages to help them recognize how present behavior is shaped by past experiences and worries about the future. Melissa provides Reflective Consultation to other counseling professionals and was endorsed as an Infant Mental Health Specialist with the Oklahoma Association of Infant Mental Health (OKAIMH).

No one comes to a therapist because they need a lecture. You're here because you need a partner on your personal journey to healing. Good therapy is an invitation into a dialogue, not a monologue where someone "thera-splains" yourself to you. It's my passion to help my clients with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting and learning to find enjoyment in daily life. I use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to support my clients and am LGBTQ affirming. My areas of expertise include life transitions, depression/anxiety and positive parenting coaching (including how to support your LGBTQ child).

Therapy is a journey of self-discovery, becoming who you are meant to be, and I am here to share this courageous "deep dive". Are you ready to make conscious those things you already feel so raw and vulnerably in your body, to seat your feelings so close as to live to the point of tears? Like picking up a new and unfamiliar musical instrument, the first necessary step is to begin, does not matter where, or how, poorly or well. Beginning is difficult, we are reluctant to take that first close-in, brave step to reclaiming the happiness of actually having started. Living to the fullest is my goal for all of us.

Welcome to a journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. My name is Candace Chaney, and I am dedicated to walking with you through life's transitions, parenting challenges, and the complexities of anxiety and stress. With a deep passion for helping individuals, couples, and families, I bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the counseling (virtual) room. I understand that life's transitions can be both exciting and daunting, parenting can be rewarding yet demanding, and anxiety and stress can feel like constant companions. I believe you will find me to have the expertise and compassion to assist you.

My primary clients are individuals between 2 - 21 years (Adults on a case-by-case basis). I work with children and their families to provide more information about current presenting social, emotional, and/or behavioral concerns through a thorough assessment (i.e., 5+ hours of direct assessment) and/or through counseling. In counseling, I alone cannot change the person once per week or every other week; parents are key to successful treatment by implementing appropriate strategies, support, and structure needed for improvement (i.e., there is work for the adults too!). I can also help with navigating the school system. So, "How can I help?"

Hello! I'm Claire and I am a LPC-Candidate providing Perinatal Mental Health counseling through Telehealth. I help women and their families navigate the emotional and psychological struggles sometimes associated with family planning, pregnancy and the postpartum phase. I also provide support to parents who may wish for guidance with their child's emotional/ behavioral needs. Together, we can explore current or past experiences that may have shaped today's current family dynamics. Becoming a parent is often a transformative process and one that can lead to deep introspection. You are learning too, after all.

Whether you’re a teenager, or raising one, adolescence is no joke. This transitional period can test relationship limits and leave teens and parents feeling hurt, confused, scared, and an array of other emotions. By building on strengths and sorting through obstacles which interfere with healthy relationships, we will work toward embracing change and growth.