Acceptance and Commitment (ACT) Therapists in Tulsa, OK

I believe in the innate goodness of each person no matter what they’ve done, how they’ve been labeled, or what obstacles they face. I feel passionate about empowering people to break through their barriers to find a deep sense of inner confidence, peace, joy, strength, and freedom so they can overcome any challenge and accomplish their personal and professional goals. As an athlete and adventurer I understand the desire to achieve what can feel unattainable, and love to watch as people discover they have everything within them to succeed in anything they desire to accomplish.

Andrea has over 20 years of various experience in the mental health field. She recently hung up her leadership hat as Director of Clinical Services at Laureate Psychiatric Clinic and Hospital to return to her primary passion of counseling. Andrea loves using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help individuals out of their psychological traps that we create for ourselves. Just because you may not always feel "happy" doesn't mean you are defective. Andrea helps clients learn tools to find ways to live a rich and meaningful life.

Accepting New Clients. Different seasons of life can open doors to various experiences that we may find challenging, intimidating, painful, or unfulfilling. Past methods of coping with daily stressors, or our way of simply being in the world may no longer feel authentic or true to who we are. I work with clients to explore and identify patterns of thinking and behaviors that are unhelpful; confront discrepancies and limitations that prevent forward movement; enhance self-love and acceptance; and ultimately empower clients to create a life that is more meaningful, intentional, and fulfilling.

If you’re like most people you’re either coming out of, going into, or in the middle of life’s difficulties: a personal or family crisis, the end of a relationship, burnout, empty nest or a midlife crises. I want to encourage you not to “go it alone!” Find a counselor you connect with who is goal centric & will listen with empathy, mutual understanding and respect. Counseling is wisdom not weakness! If you feel we may have a connection let’s discuss further and see if we’re a good fit.

Christy has experience in working with individuals, couples, children, and families. She has a passion for working with cancer patients or those with terminal illness, as well as a passion for resolving and avoiding compassion fatigue among health care workers, and educating the public on how to best serve the whole person during the wellness journey. She has spoken at numerous conferences on topics including reducing stress, optimizing your health, and the mind-body connection. Christy offers individual therapy and couples counseling via telehealth so that you can get help from the comfort of your own home or workplace.

Despite our strengths we can feel stuck, unable to move forward with a life that aligns with our goals and values. We often continue using coping skills that were once helpful but now no longer help move us through the more challenging and unexpected issues in our lives. Together we identify these familiar yet unproductive styles of coping with compassion. I use techniques that approach difficult thoughts and feelings without fearing, fighting or running from them while being able to address them with acceptance.

Ivory is passionate about helping others overcome life’s challenges. She believes that everyone can build resiliency and use their strengths to navigate through difficulties. Ivory works to help clients challenge unhealthy beliefs, learn new ways of coping, and increase mindfulness of self and others. Ivory received a master’s degree in clinical mental health and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Northeastern State University. As a Licensed professional counselor, Ivory has experience working with individuals for treatment in anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, life transitions, and mood disorders.

Are you struggling with your relationship? You are not alone. I’m here to walk along side you through your journey. Using a warm, empathic approach, I work with both married and non-married couples to help identify emotions and create a more positive, meaningful life together. Whatever hardship you have endured, I'm here to support you. I will sit by you in the darkness or in the light as we navigate through your journey as a couple. In my office, you are welcome just as you are and free to speak your truth without judgment.

I understand that trauma, regardless of its impact, deeply affects your mental and emotional well-being. If you struggle with self-acceptance, self-validation, self-love, or a sense of unfulfillment, I am here to provide support on your path to healing and self-acceptance. I believe that anyone seeking a better life is deserving of it and can attain it by embracing a new point of view and actively working towards positive change.

I seek to create a nurturing, compassionate environment where clients feel safe and supported as they negotiate the difficulties of life. I consider it an honor that people trust me with these painful aspects of their lives. It's a privilege to travel this portion of the road of life with an individual or couple. Whether folks need help to sort out a difficult decision, a work situation, depression, anxiety, or marital difficulties, my goal is to honor and respect each individual's struggle. My belief, "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." - Plato

Ashlee Kinas is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma who has been practicing since 2011. She obtained her Masters of Social Work from Oklahoma University and her Bachelor of Social Work from Northeastern State University in Broken Arrow, OK. Ashlee greatly enjoys working with teenagers and adults using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Client Centered Therapy, and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. She has experience working with eating disorders, trauma, LGBTQ+ informed, depression, grief, OCD, relationship issues, women's health issues and anxiety disorder

I have over 25 years experience helping people with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I provide compassionate, strengths-based, individualized care with day time, evening and weekend appointments available. Passion for families, parents and the LGBTQ+ population has fueled my life's work to help people get through difficult times or just explore how to improve on what is already working. Becoming our best selves takes work; work that I have been doing in my own life and with others for decades.

As a counselor, I believe that each person was created with inherent value, individual experiences, and a deep history that forms who they are and who they are becoming. After time to reflect and process, meaning and purpose can be found in the most difficult circumstances. People often have the answers they are seeking within themselves, they just need a place to process through the possibilities. Watching people discover their capabilities is one of my greatest joys! I love being able to work with people to strengthen self-awareness, self-acceptance, self-compassion, & coping skills.

My counseling philosophy is grounded in trauma-informed practices, meaning I value collaboration, empowerment, and emotional and physical safety above all else. In time, clients will gain a richer understanding of themselves while working towards self-determined goals. I am especially attuned to those experiencing LGBT issues, trauma, and depression, as well as various non-monogamous relationships and organizing for social justice. As a social worker and through lived experience, I am highly aware of the daily social, institutional, and communal injustices that impact different historically oppressed people.

I understand that trauma, regardless of its impact, can deeply affect your mental and emotional well-being. If you are struggling with anxiety, depression or with self-acceptance, self-validation, self-love, or have a sense of being unfulfilled in life, I am here to help. I believe that anyone seeking a better life is deserving of it and can attain it by embracing a new point of view and actively working towards positive change.

I am so glad you are looking into therapy; this step alone took courage. Life offers us both beauty & pain; sometimes one takes over and we aren't sure what's next. I consider it an honor to walk alongside others for any part of their healing journey. I enjoy working with individuals (age 10+), couples, & families. No matter who I am working with; I find compassion, grace, humor, authenticity, acceptance & trusting the process to be integral to the therapeutic relationship. It is my desire to create a warm, welcoming safe space; where my clients learn to trust they are fully accepted, without judgement, and that they matter!

Have you gone through your life feeling insecure or with a nagging belief that you’re just not good enough? Have you experienced an upsetting event that you just can't seem to get past? If anxiety, depression, stress or relationship problems make your daily life difficult to manage, you need solutions! My clients come seeking new ways to think about and respond to difficult emotions and ways to change unhelpful behaviors or habits. Together we identify coping skills and strategies to build their resilience while finding purpose and meaning in their everyday lives.

Are you suffering from trauma or depression, been diagnosed with PTSD, an anxiety disorder, or constantly fighting through waves of debilitating depression? Have you been the object of relational abuse or gaslighting? If the answer is yes, then I can help. I treat those who have nowhere else to turn or have just about given up. Whether you are a victim of trauma, suffered an unforgettable childhood experience, or simply need someone to talk to, I am here to help.

I consider therapy a partnership, and I love having the opportunity to walk alongside clients as they make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are addressing a painful problem, working through life changes, or simply wish to experience more joy and fulfillment, know that you are not alone. We all need support and a little guidance from time to time! My plan is that we will work together to identify your strengths, your goals, and your path forward.