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I believe healing happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and supported. My role is not to tell you how to live your life—you are the expert on your experiences. My role is to walk alongside you, helping you uncover strengths, navigate challenges, and build the life you want.

I strive to create a space where you can show up as your authentic self without fear of judgment. Every person's journey is different, so I tailor therapy to fit your unique needs while gently encouraging growth when needed. My hope is that you leave each session feeling supported, empowered, and one step closer to the life you deserve.

I believe therapy should be shaped around your unique needs, goals, values, and lived experience. My work is grounded in a holistic view of healing, which means I consider the connection between mind, body, and spirit as we explore what is affecting your well-being. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, life transitions, relationship concerns, emotional overwhelm, and the desire for deeper clarity or personal growth. My goal is to provide a safe, supportive, and respectful space where you can explore what you are carrying, better understand yourself, and begin creating meaningful change in a way that feels aligned with who you are!

Life doesn't come with an instruction manual. When emotions feel intense, relationships become difficult, or stress starts affecting everyday life, having the right tools can make a real difference.

For more than 8 years, I’ve helped clients develop practical skills to better manage emotions, cope with difficult situations, improve relationships, and move forward with greater confidence.

My practice specializes in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a practical, skills-based approach that focuses on learning how to navigate life's challenges while building a life that feels more manageable and meaningful.

Counseling can help you:

• Understand and manage difficult emotions • Develop healthier ways to cope with stress • Strengthen relationships and communication • Set and maintain healthy boundaries • Increase self-awareness and mindfulness • Navigate transitions and challenges • Build confidence in handling difficult moments

Therapy and Life Coaching tailored for YOUR needs. - YOUR Therapist and Life Coach! I help with communications in a variety of relationships. Life transitions like a job change, marriage or all the kids moving on. Message or call to discuss how I might be able to serve you. I hold a Christian worldview and believe in the truth of Scripture as a guide for life and relationships.

Do you feel alone or misunderstood, or are you looking for an unbiased person to listen? You’re not alone. My name is Karie Talkington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and I have been working with children, teens, and adults for the past 24 years in various capacities. I help clients and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes with compassion. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel more secure, confident, and connected—to help you live your best life!

My name is Amanda Rowell. I studied at Southwestern Oklahoma State University and became a Licensed Practitioner Counselor in 2015. I also recently became an LPC Supervisor to help other developing counselors on their way to licensure. My background work is mostly with child and adolescent inpatient settings. I have seen adults in inpatient settings as well. I became a Trust Based Relational Intervention Practitioner in December of 2023 and will continue to use TBRI techniques.

HI!! My name is Samantha. Although everyone calls me Sam. I am an LPC, I have been fully licensed since December 2025. I like to help find solutions to help in times of confusion and uncertainty. I enjoy working with youth, however at the same time I enjoy working with adults outside of my day-to-day job. I am trained in TFCBT and CBT. I work with clients who have trauma, grief, daily struggles, anxiety, depression as well as other challenges and struggles.

Credentials and Experience

I'm a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma and Colorado, a board-certified counselor (NCC), and hold a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision - which means I don't just practice therapy, I train and supervise other therapists. That clinical depth shapes everything about how I work with clients.

My specialization is neurocounseling: integrating what we know about the brain and nervous system into practical, grounded therapy. I also hold specialized training in telehealth - so working with you virtually isn't a workaround, it's where I do my best work.

I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, trauma, identity, and the particular kind of exhaustion that comes from holding everything together for too long.

I have been a licensed therapist and have worked in the field for the last 5yrs.I am passionate about creating space for individual to experience healing.I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Health therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.