Mental Health Therapy in Oklahoma

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Therapists in Oklahoma

Christi Jones

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
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You are an important and valuable person who is worthy of help and support! Life really can present some situations which are discouraging or seem hopeless. Thoughts and emotions can be complicated and overwhelming. No matter what challenges you are facing you do not have to walk alone. It is my privilege to accept you where you are and join you on your journey. You and I can create a safe place for you to be yourself and tell your story without fear of judgment. While we work at your pace, I can help you find and use your strengths to solve problems and offer some practical tools to overcome obstacles. I am here to guide you through what is holding you back so you can create the life you want and experience it to the fullest. As a graduate of Oklahoma City University with a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist with more than 20 years of experience. I enjoy working with people of all ages and I have experience in many areas including Anxiety, Depression, Trauma and Abuse, PTSD, Family Conflict, Low Self-Esteem, Grief and Loss, Parenting, Ineffective Boundaries, Anger Management, and Stress Management. I believe you have the expert knowledge about your life and you get to decide the direction you want therapy to go as well as how deep you want to dive into your experiences and feelings. My integrative approach to therapy incorporates techniques which will work best with your particular challenges and comfort level. I can assist you in focused solutions, exploring the way thoughts and beliefs can contribute to negative feelings and behaviors or identifying themes in your life story and finding ways to “write” new chapters with positive outcomes. You do not have to have a devastating or serious life challenge to benefit from counseling. You may just need a little extra support when feeling stressed, isolated or lonely. Whatever the reason you were brave enough to reach out please know that we can collaborate and build a relationship based on trust and respect so that your needs can be met. Let’s take the next step together… I look forward to meeting you!

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Diana Lively

Tahlequah, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Diana Lively earned her Master’s Degree from Northeastern State University in Criminal Justice in 2001. Diana earned her Master Degree in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling in 2013 and is Dual Licensed as a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/ Mental Health Supervisor (LADC/MH-S) in the state of Oklahoma working with co-occurring disorders. Diana is a member with the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (ICRC) as an Internationally Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Diana is passionate about helping clients gain insight and make positive steps toward a healthier self and motivates change in relapse prevention services as well as aiding the family with understanding of dysfunction. Diana has worked for two years at a community mental health agency after earning her Master’s while working towards licensure. While working in community mental health, she was afforded the opportunity to work with a wide variety of co-occurring diagnoses and apply psycho-education techniques with her clients. Diana has worked with the court system promoting alternative to sentencing and rehabilitation services. Diana has been working in the Mental Health field for over eleven-years in this area and is a ADSAC Facilitator and facilitates recovery and prevention groups. Diana enjoys providing educational outpatient groups in Co-occurring therapy. Diana’s approach to therapy focuses on utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and use of the Matrix model in recovery along with other appropriate theoretical approaches and interventions to address the individual client’s and their family needs. Diana is certified to administer Drug and Alcohol Assessments. Diana is CAM certified in crisis work and suicide prevention. Diana utilizes a holistic and wellness model approach to recovery and is very eclectic in philosophical healing earning an honorary degree with a Doctorate in Divinity. Diana’s passion in recovery and relapse prevention utilizes a mindfulness approach and wellness from a background in human behavior. Family focused therapy entails the following: Family counseling developing insight to interpersonal relationships to regain a healthy connection within relationships. Therapist use techniques of psycho education with the goal of teaching clients and their families about the nature of the dysfunction. Family-focused therapy involves members of the family to assist members to understand their role in the healing process of identify dysfunction and focus on solutions. The therapy seeks solutions to resolve family dysfunction with each member role and support within the concept of family. Goals are to heal within members and be active in decision making processes to support one another with more positive communication skills and develop a healthy family unit. This therapy technique supports the family system with interaction, function of each member and how to develop healthy roles within the family unit to enable the family to be homeostatic. The therapy approach is with positive encouragement and acknowledges grief, stressors, anger, and conflict within the dysfunctional unit to provide a satisfying marriage relationship, empowering the family as a unity, communication and acceptance with appreciation of each member to respect boundaries, development of quality time within the unit with the goal of long term values, beliefs and strengths discounting negative characteristics within the family unity as a whole. Examine faith based approaches and examine blended as well as traditional beliefs systems. Diana has experience in working with clients utilizing a healthier manner to conflict resolution by increasing an understanding of the other person, building trust, and strengthening relationships. Diana has experience with multidimensional construct that combines, needs, interests, and personality characteristics that reflect the stimulus, direction, and persistence of career-related behaviors for personal and professional development.

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Debbie Harris

Colcord, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Debbie Harris is Co-Owner of New Creation Counseling Center and currently provides direct patient therapy. Debbie began pursuing a career as a Licensed Professional Counselor her Sophomore year of college after she felt the call of God on her life while working for a Christian sports camp. She completed her undergraduate degree in Psychology and Counseling at Southwest Baptist University and furthered her education at John Brown University where she earned a Masters Degree in Community Counseling and Marriage and Family Therapy. She co-founded New Creation Counseling Center in 2001. This agency provided therapy to many abused children and their families across the four-state region of Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. The agency worked closely with children’s advocacy groups that provided hope, help and healing to those children victimized by abuse. She has an extensive background in treating trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression and other various disorders. In 2012, Debbie received her certification in Equine Therapy with OK Corral. In 2021 Debbie started working with a local school system do special needs testing and to provide therapy to children within their school system. She and is currently working with many young women who have been victims of sex trafficking. She is blessed to be able to continue her ministry of helping people. It is her heart to make a difference in the lives of hurting individuals and families.

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Mental Health in Oklahoma

Data from the Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse agency shows that the state ranks fifth in the nation for mental illness rates. In all, an estimated 700,000 to 950,000 residents are living with either a mental health condition or a substance use disorder.

The Sooner State’s Healthy Minds Policy Initiative was founded in 2019 to improve these numbers, and had made major strides over the past few years. Since its inception, the initiative has secured more than $77 million in mental health resources and served more than 862,000 residents.

The state is also establishing strategic partnerships between hotline operators, service providers, and city-based programs to expand access to mental health crisis services. This has resulted in a 57% decrease in the number of mental health-related calls placed to police officers in Oklahoma City alone.

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) across the state work closely with local law enforcement agencies and fire departments to offer alternative crisis services through resources, including Mobile Crisis Centers and Urgent Recovery Centers.

700,000 to 950,000

Oklahoma residents living with either a mental health condition or substance use disorder

862,000

Residents served by Oklahoma's Healthy Minds Policy

57%

Reduction in mental health-related calls placed to police officers

Free Mental Health Resources in Oklahoma

NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Oklahoma provides assistance to people whose lives are affected by mental health issues. They are advocates for education and awareness and have seven affiliates throughout the state. NAMI includes support groups, educational programs, and community speaking engagements to bring more understanding about mental illness and effective treatment.
Oklahoma Citizen Advocates for Recovery and Transformation Association is a non-profit organization that provides peer support for people in recovery throughout that state. The goal is to encourage growth and show others that living in recovery impacts and contributes to the community. They offer support groups, a crisis line for emergencies, and a friend line for additional connections. 
The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance of Oklahoma provides free access for people needing mental health services. They offer peer support groups, where guests have a caring, therapeutic setting to share their feelings, connect with others who understand their journey, gain new insights for managing mental health, and encourage others in a non-judgmental space.
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Depression Anxiety Grief Domestic Violence
The Mental Health Association of Oklahoma provides comprehensive mental health care. Their services include housing assistance, employment opportunities, support groups, drop-in centers, health and wellness initiatives, and criminal justice advocacy. There is a statewide Mental Health Assistance Center where professionals connect guests to information for suicide prevention, mental illness resources, and other critical support.
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Teens & Students BIPOC Men Women Seniors Disability Depression PTSD Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse Domestic Violence
Diversity Family Health provides mental health treatment that specializes in addressing the needs of the LGBTQ+ community. They offer medication management services, LGBTQ+-affirming therapy, and support in a safe, welcoming environment. Their professional team can help guests navigate challenges and work on healing in a setting where they are listened to and understood. 
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Disability Depression PTSD Anxiety Grief Substance Abuse
Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics are available across Oklahoma to provide substance use and mental health services to vulnerable residents. The clinics receive reimbursement from Medicaid to help meet the community’s needs for addiction and mental health treatment. These centers promote access to high-quality care they may not otherwise have.
The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is the state agency overseeing the prevention, treatment, and educational resources for mental health and substance abuse. It is a government-run agency that includes resources for finding local help and a crisis lifeline number that immediately connects callers to a trained professional.
The Oklahoma City Vet Center provides confidential support for Veterans, military members, and their families in a non-medical setting at no cost to them. These services include counseling for issues like depression, PTSD, and military sexual trauma, along with recreational activities. They provide referrals for higher-level VA support and connections for other services in your community.
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BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Seniors Veterans Disability
Oklahoma Mental Health and Substance Abuse Comprehensive Crisis Response provides immediate care to anyone needing assistance. The goal is to address issues before higher-intensity services are necessary to increase better outcomes. Their services include a crisis helpline, a mobile crisis team, referrals and follow-up care, transportation, and connections to nearby treatment facilities.
OSU Mental Health Resources, part of the Center for Health Sciences, provides free services to students, including one-on-one counseling, suicide prevention training, and a crisis text line where someone is available 24/7 to answer questions and message in a secure application. They also have virtual counseling assistance, wellness support teams, and a program dedicated to raising awareness for sexual assault and domestic violence.
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women
Tulsa City-County Library LGBTQIA2S+ Resources provides education and information for the lesbian, bisexual, transgender, questions, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit communities. They offer books and media recommendations for educators, the general public, and faith organizations. The information helps allies who want to learn more and promotes understanding and acceptance of the community.
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Teens & Students BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Seniors Disability
The Veterans Assistance Locator is a free tool that provides resources for those needing connection and community across the state. It is offered through the Oklahoma Department of Veteran Affairs and assists with mental health and addiction care, employment income assistance, transportation, legal help, and crisis hotlines. Veterans can also look for nearby locations that provide the services they need. 
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BIPOC LGBTQ Men Women Seniors Veterans Disability
Green County Behavioral Health Services is a non-profit organization that provides flexible crisis response services to children, adolescents, and adults. They are dedicated to including assistance for mental health conditions, substance abuse, and medical issues. Along with intervention, they supply mobile response services for people in crisis. They work with insurance providers, but no one is denied access to treatment based on their ability to pay.
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services provides substance use and mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. They offer a crisis hotline for those with emergent issues. Their services include counseling, court-coordinated treatment, community housing, prevention and education, and a specialized program for military members and their families.
HOPE Community Services provides mental health treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. They help find secure housing for those who are homeless and offer numerous resources for addressing emotional issues and addiction. Additionally, they provide crisis intervention and emergency services, including an urgent recovery center.
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