Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
As a licensed therapist (Licensed Professional Counselor), I obtained my Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University/Tulsa, Oklahoma. My practice includes adults. I also offer extensive knowledge with the aging population, and care givers. I have been accomplished in facilitating support groups for various populations and numerous diagnoses, as well as training and education of other professionals regarding many Behavioral Health concerns.
Specialties I offer, and am experienced and well trained in are anxiety, depression, grief/loss, dementia/cognitive impairment, trauma and stress-related disorders. Other areas of focus include sexuality, hoarding disorder and personality issues, as well as other Behavorial Health concerns.
Although I recognize that all clients are unique individuals and different theories work differently with everyone, I work to assess clients and gain an understanding of what type of therapy will be most successful. Predominantly, I practice Person Centered and Solution Focused Therapy, and combine some Gestalt and Existential techniques as well.
I start with an optimistic view of all clients, providing a positive, supportive, and comfortable atmosphere/conversation. I offer an empathic outlook, working to connect with you. I am hopeful my clients can feel autonomy, and I also ask, “what difference or change do you want to achieve”? I believe taking a look at your meaning in life can be insightful many times too. I also offer mindfulness techniques when appropriate, as I do credit holistic approaches important for us emotionally and physically.
I prefer to work with adults aged 25 or older. Phone and video are astonishing ways to provide counseling sessions, however I am not so keen on live chat. I do use the messaging for in between sessions, if there is something of importance you want to share or let me know. I will do the same!
I hope to facilitate and support you through this process and towards your goal in seeking therapy.
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Deborah Tommey is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma, holding a Master of Counseling from Oklahoma State University-Tulsa and practicing for 14 years. She focuses on adult clients and prefers to work with people aged 25 and older.
She brings extensive experience with the aging population and caregivers, and has led support groups for a variety of populations and diagnoses. Deborah has also provided training and education for other professionals on numerous behavioral health topics.
Her clinical areas of expertise include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem struggles, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. She is also experienced with dementia and cognitive impairment, hoarding disorder, sexuality, and personality-related concerns.
Deborah assesses each person to identify which approaches are likely to be most effective. She predominately practices person-centered and solution-focused therapy while incorporating techniques from Gestalt and existential traditions when appropriate. Mindfulness and other holistic strategies are used as needed to support emotional and physical well-being.
Known for an optimistic and empathic stance, she strives to create a supportive, comfortable atmosphere and encourages client autonomy, often asking, “what difference or change do you want to achieve?” Phone and video sessions are the preferred formats for her practice; she is less inclined toward live chat but uses messaging for important communication between sessions.
Deborah aims to guide and support clients through the therapy process toward the goals that brought them to seek help.
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