Child Therapists in Tulsa, OK

I work with children , adolescents, young female adults whom are in distress, confused and need help with coping skills. I assist with helping them understand what happened, who they are and where they are going. Talking with someone other than family helps. It helps to not feel judged and feel accepted. We all have a place where we belong.

Areas of Focus *Siblings of children w/ special needs/chronic illness/disabilities *Therapuetic Yoga Services *ADHD/ADD *Anxiety/stress *Aggression *Anger disorders *Communication skills *Depressive Disorders *Interventions for difficult familial relationships *Interventions for negative behaviors *Issues involving separation from parent *Issues involving self-esteem/self-worth *Issues surrounding divorce/separation .*Issues surrounding deployed parent *Mood disorders *Obsessive Compulsive Disorder *Oppositional Defiant Disorder *Parenting strategies/interventions/support *School anxiety *Social Skills *Trauma/PTSD *Sensory Processing Disorder *Autism spectrum *Women's issues *Issues surrounding sexual dysfunction *Infertility Counseling *Couples Counseling *Perinatal and Postpartum counseling *Bereavement from child loss *Therapeutic Yoga Services *Christian Counseling upon request *Pain Management

Whitney Breshears, LPC, Somatic Attachment Therapist. I come to Palo Santo with more than 10 years of experience in trauma therapy after working with an Inpatient Facility for children and an outpatient therapist with TFC. I also work with children , adolescents and adults at Anchored in Hope, focusing on developmental and attachment trauma. I offer an intuitive and highly skilled healing process that blends trauma training with traditional and holistic modalities to meet the needs of each unique individual and nervous system.

I am a Psychologist in private practice with 25+ years experience. I have worked in academic settings, psychiatric hospitals and private practice. My experience encompasses all ages; however, my Clinical Residency and post doctoral training was with children birth-18. I have a deep commitment to helping people. As a psychologist, I believe I have been able to do just that and I look forward to discussing that journey with you.

My belief is that people already have the answers that they need, but they might need help finding those answers within themselves. My job is not to tell you what to do, rather it is to empower you to make better choices about your life. I'm not going to drive for you- I'm going to help you find your keys.

My experience (15 years) in the educational field as a teacher of special education/regular ed/gifted ed, and as a school counselor, has been so beneficial in my private practice, (32 years) working with children /families. I see children , adolescents, adults individually, couples, and families. I have done Court ordered family therapies, ie parent/ child reconciliation, therapeutic visitation and coparenting, for 22 years. A local family law attorney and I have just launched an online educational/support site to foster cooperation between separated parents: CoparentAcademy.com

As a therapist I am committed to helping individuals find hope in even the most hopeless situations. My goal is to help you be the best version of yourself, to feel comfortable in the uncomfortable and build healthy positive relationships. Through the power of the therapeutic relationship, I can help you identify positive changes and create new thought patterns to help you accomplish your goals and be the person you have always wanted to be. I believe that making positive changes to improve your life may be difficult, but it will be one of the most rewarding gifts an individual can offer themselves.

Life gets hard. Parenting is tough. Relationships can be a struggle. Everyone goes through stuff. Our goal is to help you and your family overcome these issues and more. With a focus on family and relationships, we're here to help you walk through the tough times and prepare for what's ahead.

After more than 25 years of experience as a therapist, I still am excited about helping clients to obtain the changes they desire. My training in brief therapy prepared me to practice short-term, solution-oriented counseling. I enjoy working with all ages, including individuals, couples and families. It is an honor and a pleasure to watch my clients achieve awesome improvements in their lives.

Dr. Stockley is a Licensed Psychologist located in the Tulsa area. He has a Degree in Psychology from Oklahoma State University and has had a successful growing practice since he began in 1990. Dr. Stockley has worked closely with the Tulsa County Juvenile Court, the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs, as well as the Tulsa Boys' Home.

Marissa Carpenter, LCSW provides outpatient psychotherapy services that are grounded in a strength-based healing philosophy focused on restoration of the child and their family following traumatic life events. In addition, therapy services address the child 's history of past exposure to trauma and its impact upon the child 's current emotional, behavioral, social, academic, and family functioning.

My practice is based on helping adults and adolescents gain self awareness, insight into their problems, and coping skills and resiliency to live a more healthy and productive life. I use an eclectic approach that leans heavily toward client-centered and play therapy. However, I use an individualized approach to address each client's needs. My specializations include child and adolescent issues, divorce, parenting, and problems with adjustment. I am also a parenting coordinator for the Tulsa County Family Court Program.

I have worked with children and families for over twenty-five years and I never cease to be amazed at their resiliency. What I have learned is that children do cope with life struggles, but increasing the likelihood that they develop positive coping skills often depends on the support that surrounds them. Working with children and adults to recognize their own strengths and to learn new strategies for success remains a focus of my practice.

Are you are a guardian who is seeking help for your child ? I could be the person you are looking for. I am therapist who specializes in working with children . I work with children starting at age 3. In therapy, I work on helping children have better awareness of their emotions, how to express their emotions in a healthy way, increase frustration tolerance, and process their life experiences. I also work with the children ’s guardians to improve the parent/ child relationship as well as help the parents be responsive to their children ’s emotional and behavioral needs.

I've been working with adults, children , adolescents and families for 14 years in a variety of treatment modalities. I love helping people heal from difficult life circumstances and partnering with them to find hope in the midst of their pain.

I have a strong desire to help others and want to be part of their journey to recovery. I understand that in life we face many challenges and sometimes we need someone to help us find our way. I want to be supportive and help others as they face challenges and eventually find joy and peace in their lives. Families are the focus of my practice. I believe in helping the family as a whole and working with each individual to improve their lives.