🛋️Ala Therapy Collective brings together a flock of clinicians, who are joined by a commitment to an out-of-the-box (or an out-of-the-birdcage), person-centered approach to therapy. Based in Oklahoma City, Ala Therapy Collective offers online therapy for clients throughout Oklahoma and beyond to help you live your most expansive life. 🪶Ala (pronounced AY-LA) means wing, and each therapist in our collective is like a feather in that wing, working together to be part of a greater whole. And t...
If you’re marginalized in any way, you’re familiar with feeling pushed to blend in or to live a life that just doesn’t fit. Right now, you might feel like you’re living on an island. But even islands are connected through the seabed, which means there’s no place too far to come back from. Together, we can rebuild those connecting threads to others and to the authentic self already within you. If you’re marginalized in any way, you’re familiar with feeling pushed to blend in or to live a life tha...
Hello I am Micheal Franklin, Owner, Operator, and Clinical Social Worker of Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services. Franklin and Kiai Counseling Services PLLC is committed to helping all of our clients become everything that they are capable of becoming. We have Mary Franklin who is a Clinical Social Worker as well as a Certified Rehabilitation Clinician and she focuses on the anything mental health related that is connected to your trade and/or vocation. Mary is also excellent at Career Counseli...
No one comes to a therapist because they need a lecture. You're here because you need a partner on your personal journey to healing. Good therapy is an invitation into a dialogue, not a monologue where someone "thera-splains" yourself to you. It's my passion to help my clients with self-esteem, depression, anxiety, parenting and learning to find enjoyment in daily life. I use trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches to support my clients and am LGBTQ affirming. My areas of expertise includ...
Being a teen or young adult can be exhausting. Just because you’re young, it doesn’t mean you don’t have real struggles, like loneliness, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, or even hopelessness about what’s next in your life. If you’re navigating any of these challenges or feel overwhelmed by the transition into adulthood, I’ve got your back. I’m here to actually listen to you and understand what you’re going through, from the major life events – both good and bad – to the “small” stuf...
Are you experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, chronic illness, or grief/loss, and you're unsure how to cope? Do you feel lost and under so much stress you don't know where to turn? Do you feel alone or are you having issues related to your identity and sexuality? Do you need someone to talk to and process life events? Therapy can help you process and cope with life experiences, learn skills to help reduce undesirable thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, while also helping to educate and develo...
There are so many things outside of our control that are inevitably difficult to cope with. Even with the unforeseen situations and stressors that life throws our way, the one thing we do have control over is the way we respond to them. However, it is difficult to know how to respond when we are experiencing fear, anxiety, and other heightened emotions. I want to help people strengthen their coping capabilities in an environment that is open, non-judgmental, and collaborative. My goal is to prov...
Overwhelmed? Struggling to keep it together for school, work, and friends? People are depending on you and some days are just rough! Overwhelm has major consequences... Maybe you procrastinate or lose yourself in social media or television shows. Do you take it out on other people? If you are struggling to find peace and productivity in your life because the daily events are overwhelming, please know that there is hope! Message me to set up a brief consultation call....
Equip is the leading evidence-based virtual eating disorder treatment program on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder has access to treatment that works. Built by clinical experts in the eating disorder field and those who have experienced eating disorders firsthand, Equip fills the gaps in today’s insufficient eating disorder landscape. We provide fully virtual, evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary care team (which includes a medical provider, therapist, ...
I would love to work with you to help you discover who you really are and look at the areas you’re struggling with so that you can find more clarity in your life. Let’s get started today. Call me to schedule. 918-800-6382...
Do you find yourself beaten down with negative self talk? Do you struggle to shake the nagging feeling of discomfort, even when things seem to be going okay? While it can seem easier to avoid or suppress the struggles around us, my clients often find value in moving through these struggles, walking towards abundant life instead of simply "existing." My goal is that you may become more empowered to face life’s challenges through your counseling experience. Though I work with people from all ba...
Adjusting to new cultures as an immigrant, starting a new career as the only queer person in your company, learning how to navigate spaces of affluence as a new university student from a working-class background, and other major life adjustments can be some of our most challenging life experiences, especially when our ability to cope and adjust is limited by difficult traumatic memories and the resulting constant feeling of being overwhelmed. A therapeutic approach that centers your cultural and...
My special focuses are Neurodivergence and Narcissistic Abuse Survivors, but I also see Anxiety, Depression, stress, relationships, parenting, life transitions, feeling stuck, unmotivated, PTSD, etc. Let me help you feel more empowered and in control of your own life. I have certifications in: Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist, Complex Trauma Certification Training Level 1, and a Narcissistic Abuse Survivor Practitioner. I have personal experience in all of these, so I have a speci...
College is exciting! It can also be terrifying, overwhelming, and lonely. Even if you have your educational and career path chosen and locked in. For most young adults, it's their first time living independently and truly stepping into this thing called adulthood. There is a new level of responsibility that can feel like it's too much. Do you find yourself feeling anxious before classes or social events that are supposed to be THE thing in college? Maybe you're finding it harder and harder to ...
I work with Clients who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, childhood abuse, addiction, divorce, co-occurring disorders, and court ordered counseling....
I help young adults navigate life's challenges by creating a space that feels space, supportive, and empowering. Whether you're working through trauma, anxiety, family dynamics, stress, or just need someone to talk to, my goal is to meet you where you are- with compassion and without judement. As a mom and therapist, I deeply understand how overwhelming life transitions can be. I use a strenght-based and trauma-informed approach to help you build the tools you need to feel more confident, res...
Do life stressors feel overwhelming? Are you seeking better coping skills and a deeper connection with those around you? I am here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing. My practice focuses on helping individuals find solutions and peace amongst their struggles. With a holistic approach, I specialize in trauma, anxiety, depression and adjustment disorders. Therapy is a safe space where you can share your experiences and begin to heal. I am honored to assist you in discovering he...
Are you are you constantly in a cycle of relationship problems? Do you need recommendations for communication? Are you always doubting yourself and your abilities? Do you need insight regarding your values? In my counseling, I will help lead you into a renewed perspective concerning yourself and others thus causing you to thrive in relationships. In addition, I help the pleasing individuals learn a renewed balance in all areas of their life. Overall, my heart is to see my clients enjoyi...
We all experience hardship at times and there is no reason to carry it alone. Sometimes all we need is someone to provide a safe space for us to sit and share our burdens. Whether it's working through trauma or life stressors, managing anxiety, or battling depression I want to come along side you and support you in your journey to healing. If you choose to trust me to guide you on this journey you will find that I utilize a collaborative approach. We will work together to develop your therape...
*EMDR Trained // PMH-C // NOW OFFERING THERAPY INTENSIVES* Why did Waldo go to therapy? *TO FIND HIMSELF* 😊 Are you in a place where you are tired of hiding, blending in, or trying to keep up with…you know who? So many of us spend more time trying to be accepted by others that we forget to accept ourselves. Life is overwhelming regardless of what stage of life we are in. Come in and let's chat. Let's chat about: your relationship with your partner that is absolutely NOT what you dreamed of, h...