Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello, I’m De’Shaun, and am very excited to be of service to you. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) dedicated to implementing effective treatment and education strategies that help children, adolescents, and adults cope with and conquer life’s challenges. I incorporate a holistic approach to therapy, by helping people understand the connection between mind and body. I have taken time to recognize and highlight how our daily nutritional intake, directly correlates with our vast array of thoughts and emotions. As a certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, I appreciate the opportunities I’m given to educate communities on the many benefits of non-pharmaceutical integrative medicine. My other areas of certification include Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family & Divorce Mediation, and Batterer’s Intervention Program Facilitation. I am also a Board Approved Oklahoma LPC Supervisor. I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science with a major in Psychology/Sociology from St. Gregory’s University, and a Master of Science Degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University.
My commitment to program development and the desire to bring people together, is reflected in my professional career throughout Oklahoma and abroad. I began work as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist in 2008, linking families to valuable resources and teaching healthy social skills to adolescents. I’ve worked as Lead Counselor of Upward Bound, where I helped high school students bridge the gap between high school and college preparation, and as an Outpatient Behavioral Therapist providing individual, and family services. I’ve gained significant experience also working as a Program Director for School-based Day Treatment/Outpatient Mental Health Services. I have created curriculum for emotional support classrooms, educated the educators on best practices for working with children who have experienced complex traumas, and developed useful strategies that help families manage the painful effects of anxiety trauma and depression. My goal is to equip individuals and families with tools that promote positive self-outlook, healthy relationships, and nutritional well-being for improved “Mental Wealth”.
Within the field of the helping profession, I’ve witnessed significant increases in the support of individuals taking the initiative to address their underlying mental health needs, begin their healing processes, and set new standards for living. I believe there is a sacredness built into the creation of safe spaces for self-reflection and growth. Daily obstacles continue to be fundamental part of our journey towards self-knowledge, and ultimately self-healing. I find it helpful to focus on what is within our control, maintaining the capacity to analyze situations from a place of peace, and to think through solutions that enhance our personal growth in difficult times. In the same way, as we work to balance life’s disappointments and the inevitable, I encourage that we use the power of mind and voice to prioritize our mental health. Outside of supporting and counseling in my community, I find enjoyment in playing the guitar, travel, creative writing, exercise, and using my art to promote mental prosperity.
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De’Shaun Thornton is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Oklahoma with 11 years of experience helping children, adolescents, and adults address a range of life challenges. He uses a holistic approach that emphasizes the connection between mind and body and highlights how everyday nutrition can influence thoughts and emotions.
As a certified Integrative Mental Health Professional, De’Shaun educates communities about the potential benefits of non-pharmaceutical integrative approaches. He also holds certifications in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, family and divorce mediation, and facilitation of batterer intervention programs. In addition, he serves as a board-approved LPC supervisor in Oklahoma.
De’Shaun earned a Bachelor of Science in Social Science with a double focus in psychology and sociology from St. Gregory’s University, and a Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling from Langston University. His professional career began in 2008 as a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Specialist, linking families to resources and teaching social skills to adolescents.
Throughout his work in Oklahoma and abroad, De’Shaun has served in roles such as Lead Counselor for Upward Bound, outpatient behavioral therapist, and program director for school-based day treatment and outpatient mental health services. He has developed curriculum for emotional support classrooms, trained educators on practices for working with children who have experienced complex trauma, and created strategies to help families manage anxiety, trauma, and depression.
His therapeutic goals focus on equipping individuals and families with practical tools that encourage positive self-outlook, healthier relationships, and nutritional well-being to support improved “Mental Wealth.” De’Shaun emphasizes creating safe spaces for reflection and growth, helping people concentrate on what is within their control and fostering calm, solution-oriented thinking during difficult times.
Outside of his clinical and program work, De’Shaun enjoys playing the guitar, traveling, creative writing, exercising, and using his art to promote mental prosperity.
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