I want you to live your best life, no matter what has been in your past.

I spent 40 years as an executive in the finance industry and did a 180 and became a therapist in 2017. I have a Master’s in Counseling from Oral Roberts University and can include faith-based counseling if desired.

I want you to feel safe and heard as we meet. I will listen objectively and use methods that are evidence-based. I like to take small, consistent steps.

I enjoy working with children, especially teenagers, adults at every stage, couples and families. I work with ages 6 through end of life.

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Art Therapy and am certified in EMDR. I have training in Prepare & Enrich (a premarital and marriage enrichment program), training in Trust Based Relational Interventions (TBRI) and also certified in Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

In my spare time you may find me running all over Tulsa as I continue my journey to run/walk a marathon in every state. I also enjoy hiking in the National Parks as I visit different states. I think the outdoors is therapy for the soul.

I want everyone to have a chance to live a joyful life!

We all need a respectful, listening ear from time to time as we deal with the challenges that life brings to each of us.  Whether you need help managing a tough situation, support dealing with a serious crisis, or would just like to figure out how to more successfully achieve your goals and dreams, I'd like to offer my assistance. I have over 40 years experience in the field of counseling, and I am one of those fortunate individuals who loves what they do.  It's very rewarding to see people I work with live a more fulfilling, happier life. 

I also believe therapy is more than just the client talking.  My philosophy is therapy should include building a greater awareness and understanding of yourself, combined with practical strategies for meaningful change. I use a combination of various modalities of therapeutic interventions including: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Schema Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Family Systems, Reality Therapy, Solution Focused, Psychoeducation, and Parent Child Interaction Therapy.

I have had a wide range of experiences and education throughout my career. I completed my undergraduate work at Northeastern Oklahoma State University and my graduate work at both Northeastern and Oklahoma State University.  I also completed the coursework in the psychometry program and have experience working extensively with individuals with ADHD. 

I have additional trainings and/or certifications in the following areas: Prevention and Relationship Enhancement Program (PREP), Prepare & Enrich, (a premarital and marriage enrichment program), Gottman Marriage Therapy, Parenting Naturally, Practical Parenting, Nurturing parent, and Parent Child Interactive Therapy( PCIT), Mediation, Domestic Violence Mediation, Brain Injury, Adoptions-Home Study and Family assessment, Anger Management, and Helping Women Recover. 

 I also worked for over twenty years for the Oklahoma State Department of Health in the field of Epidemiology, specifically within the HIV/AIDS Program and have extensive experience in the LGBTQ community. 

I have had experience working with many populations and individuals from ages 2 to 82. I enjoy working with families, couples, and individuals who need support and guidance to live their best life.

When not working, I am an avid reader, curious traveler, and ardent Country Western music fan!

Timothy is a dedicated and compassionate therapist with a lifelong commitment to caring for others. His mission is to provide a caring presence, helping individuals navigate life's challenges and fostering a safe space where everyone is heard, respected, and valued.

Originally from Oklahoma, Timothy was raised by parents from rural farms in the upper Midwest. His professional journey has taken him from Oklahoma and Arkansas to Pennsylvania and even London, England. Along the way, he has cultivated friendships spanning the United States, Europe, Australia, and Africa.

Timothy's early years were marked by health challenges that limited his participation in sports and outdoor activities, fostering a deep love for learning and a strong sense of empathy for those who feel overlooked or different. One of the most important values come from cherished family friends who taught him the importance of embracing everyone's unique journey.

Professionally, Timothy has served in diverse roles at non-profits, community mental health agencies, and hospitals. Along his way he has been a bank teller, a travel agent, a teacher, and a computer repair specialist. 

His educational background includes a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma; a Master of Social Work from the University of Oklahoma in Tulsa; and a Master of Divinity from Phillips Theological Seminary.

Timothy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Oklahoma and a Licensed Independent Social Worker in Iowa.

Chris takes a more proactive approach to mental health, believing that if we practice consistently, and not just when we are struggling, we can experience greater well-being. It is with consistent action over time that we can begin to face our challenges and learn to cope with them. In turn, we live a more fulfilling life.

Chris loves mindfulness as an emotional management tool, Cognitive Based Therapy to improve resilience and self-esteem, and also likes Internal Family Systems and EMDR. Talk therapy is his primary intervention as expressing one’s self is essential to opening doors to healing and moving forward from the past and the here and now. I love the Gottman Method when working with couples as it is an evidence based strategy to improve and maintain a healthy union between partners.

Chris works with adults of all ages, and couples. Together, building emotional intelligence, resilience, and acceptance. You will learn about life balance, healthy relationships, mindfulness, and strategies to manage whatever you may be facing such as anxiety, resentment, feelings of not being good enough, people pleasing, increasing self-esteem, and other challenges in your journey.

I seek to establish a very relaxed environment when working with clients. I am very laid back and that definitely comes across in my communication style. I believe that when we take ourselves so seriously all the time, we create an immense amount of pressure in our lives. Yes, we want to do well in what we do, though in our personal lives, there is a balance, and I can help you find your balance.

When we base our goals on our values, and work towards them one step at a time, we will experience greater well-being in the process. Consistent action over time is the way to get the results you seek. Following a one step at a time philosophy, we can gain self-confidence, build resilience, and increase learning by practicing the tools and skills needed to get to where we want to be.

In our first session, as we get to know each other, we will discuss your desire to seek counseling, establish your goals, and talk about your strengths and ways we can utilize those on your journey.

Having worked in several different industries in my life, I have always had a counseling type role in whatever it was I did. I love this role, and so with that experience, I chose to become a therapist because I love working with people and helping them to better their lives in the ways that are important to them. 

Leanne is a licensed professional counselor with over 30 years experience in the mental health field. Her passion for her field began as a bachelor's level direct care staff working with children, adolescents, and adults in Inpatient hospital settings. She later acquired experience in a variety of other types of outpatient care clients with multiple diagnostic and personal challenges.

She received her Masters in Counseling in 1996 at Oklahoma State University after witnessing that healing from even the most traumatic experiences are never hopeless if trained committed professionals connect and help clients foster their own internal growth with help of their social, familial and other community support systems. 

Leanne has a passion to use and introduce interventions including but not limited to art, play, music, dance and movement, breath work, and spiritual mindfulness that evidence based research has proven creates overall wellness and balance neurologically and physically. 

Leanne is enthusiastic and happy to serve clients and families from age 6 to end of life with the mental health care they are seeking and deserve.