Mental Health Therapy in Shawnee

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Theresa Yu

Shawnee, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
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Hello. I am Theresa “Terri” Yu, a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma, New Hampshire and Colorado. I am also a National Certified Counselor and a member of CSI Counseling Honor Society. I received my Bachelor’s in Applied Ministries: Foreign Missions Emphasis from Oklahoma Baptist University, my Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Capella University and currently a doctoral candidate in Counseling Education and Supervision. My counseling approach is to style therapy on what will work for you best and providing a safe, judgment free space. I use an eclectic approach to therapy and address your needs by using various traditional approaches including Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trust-Based Relational Intervention, and Rapid Resolution Therapy. My therapeutic in style involves helping you to achieve insight and strategies and tools that you can use to begin to make immediate positive changes in your life. I will be there to help guide you, encourage you, and possibly even challenge you, to overcome obstacles to stand in your way. My experience includes providing online telehealth, home-based & office-based counseling services with children, teens, and families with history of trauma/abuse/neglect, complex developmental trauma, special needs, Autism Spectrum Disorders/Asperger’s, oppositional defiant disorder, and other behavioral problems/issues. I also work with adults, couples and families for a variety of issues, including stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship problems and coping with life changes. I have worked in several fields including as a social worker, foster/adoptive specialist for child protective services, Elem. School Special Education paraprofessional, pre-k teacher, and behavioral health rehabilitation/case manager. I am a mother to 4 girls, ages 30, 28, 24, 19 & have guardianship of 1 boy age 23 . I also host and place foreign exchange student in the community and love to learn about their different cultures. I am also an avid pet lover with 4 dogs and three cats. Two of my dogs are currently therapy dogs. I look forward to meeting with you and working together to develop a plan to helping you live your most authentic live. Please feel free to contact me if you have questions or would like to talk more. I understand that finding the right therapist can take time, so it’s OK to try this out and see if it’s a good fit for you. Overall I value honesty and want you to feel empowered to do what’s best for you.

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Kevin West

Oklahoma, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I graduated from the University of Colorado in Denver in 1995 with a master’s degree in counseling psychology/counseling education. Since then, I have amassed over 30 years of experience seeing clients in a variety of settings. I have worked with high school students on their personal and professional development. At universities, I led workshops for non-traditional (older) students. I have developed teambuilding workshops for companies and provided career counseling for individuals. I have been invited to present personality type workshops to various community groups. I have worked for agencies and in private practice. More recently, I have worked with client’s in their homes, addressing the gamut of personal issues a person can face: depression, anxiety, grief/loss, anger issues, premarital/marital issues, suicide, addictions in the family, low self-esteem, family of origin issues, and others. I am currently licensed in the state of Oklahoma Early in my education, I was encouraged to develop my own style of counseling, and that is what I have done. I have many different theoretical techniques in my “counseling toolbox”: cognitive/thought oriented, behavioral oriented, past/present/and future oriented. I steer clear of typical “psychobabble,” but I am fond of a good analogy. I like to use humor, and I believe that we all can laugh at ourselves if we feel secure enough. Knowing that we are loved in spite of (or maybe even because of) our flaws can be quite encouraging. I will accept you, and your issues, because I know I have my share. In fact, I was once told that the difference between a therapist and a client is that a therapist is further along in sorting out their issues. The counseling setting for me can be similar to the old joke where a man loses his wallet on a dark street. Another man sees the first one searching around under a streetlight and asks if he can be of assistance. The first man explains that he has lost his wallet and would welcome any assistance. The two men comb the area thoroughly, looking everywhere to no avail. Finally the second man says to the first, “Are you sure you lost it here?” To which the first man replies, “No, I lost it down in that dark alley.” The second man says, “Well, Why are we looking here?!” The first man says, “Because the light is better here.” A good therapist can be a flashlight - helping you explore the darker areas of your life. But, don’t worry, we won’t go until you are ready. I look forward to searching with you.

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Nancy Lucas

Oklahoma, Oklahoma - Licensed Professional Counselor
Online

I have been a therapist for over 10 years. My full time day therapist position involves working with troubled women entangled in the legal system in various ways. I have previously worked with children, adolescents, couples, and adults. I believe that life is much too short to not be happy, and every human should reach for that goal. Each healthy relationship between two people is unique and to be treasured. At times the journey through that relationship can be tricky. This is my way of telling you that sexual orientation, race, or culture are not barriers for me. I embrace uniqueness and promote that theme. POOR COMMUNICATION IS THE NUMBER ONE REASON FOR TROUBLED RELATIONSHIPS. My counseling style is relaxed and I believe in a therapeutic relationship in which we will work to find the answer and awareness together. I believe I am here to help you find your answers. Once again let me state that I am here to help you find your answers! Laughter and humor is often the best medicine even in a therapeutic relationship. I am trained in Seeking Safety and Finding Your Best Self by Lisa Navajits. I also find the 5 Love Languages to be useful. If you are ready to take the journey towards solutions I am ready. I want to help others who want to help themselves. I will never pressure you to make future therapy sessions, but will encourage you to reach out and schedule when you are ready. I will make every effort to accommodate your schedule. I check for messages every day and will respond at a minimum within 12-18 hours.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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