Are you yearning to feel truly heard and make meaningful progress on your journey to healing? Whether you're grappling with anxiety, addiction, complex trauma, or depression, know that there is genuine hope for recovery. Everyone holds the key to their own solutions. With the right tools and support, you can unlock your inner potential and achieve your goals. In addition to my expertise in addressing these challenges, I'm also equipped as a coach to guide you through significant life decisions or career transitions. My mission is to forge a collaborative partnership with you, fostering an environment where you can feel both comfortable and empowered to pursue your aspirations. If you're ready to embark on this transformative journey, I warmly welcome new clients. Let's embark on this journey together towards healing and growth.

Amanda D. Polk, MSW, LISW-CP is a licensed independent clinician with more than 5 years in the mental health field. Mrs. Polk has a master’s degree in Social Work from Walden University and a bachelor’s degree in Criminology from the University of South Carolina. Mrs. Polk has dedicated her life to the service of others by serving for 25 years in the Army and the South Carolina Army National Guard and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan. In addition, she has served her community as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children, and is currently a licensed Therapeutic Foster Parent. She currently works at her Alumni High School as their Senior Army Instructor in the JROTC program. Mrs. Polk is a therapist in the field of mental health and has previously provided in-home therapy services for the South Carolina Youth Advocate Program. Mrs. Polk's specialty is in treating borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, and parenting skills. Mrs. Polk’s treatment approach is set on the foundation of having a therapeutic relationship, to include using theories such as Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), solution focused, mindfulness, and being patient centered.

My goal is to provide comfort and care for you as well as a safe and non-judgmental space to talk about everything and anything. Sometimes we just want someone to listen, and even that alone can be therapeutic. I am willing to listen to you and help you understand your thoughts and feelings better. You are not alone; allow me to be there for you. As a psychotherapist I am trained in working with individuals, as well as groups to help them manage a range of psychological and emotional issues ranging from anxiety disorders to psychosis. Having completed my MSc in Counseling Psychology and Psychotherapy, I am capable of understanding inner conflicts as well as addressing each person’s thought process, feelings and behavior with respect, sensitivity and empathy. During these years, I have learned how to work with issues of diversity in different settings, as well as how to deal with crisis or conflict. I have worked in settings such as mental health hospital, college setting, worked with the unemployed population, as well as the incarcerated. I hold an LPC license from Wisconsin as well as Illinois, and I am a Licensed Clinical Hypnotherapist . My counseling style is warm and empathetic, and I am highly influencedby the existential/humanistic approach, while incorporating brain-based techniques.

Thank you for taking a look at my profile. I have over 27 years of experience in the behavioral health field with the last five years of that being virtual/text/phone based sessions. I do my best to reduce the pressure and tension usually associated with beginning the counseling/therapy process. If you don't feel like I'm a good fit for you and your issues, I understand. I would appreciate you giving me a chance though. I hope you get a chance to read the reviews of people just like yourself have been nice enough to leave here about their work with me. I wish you well on your journey and would be honored if you invite me to tag along. Have a great rest of your day or night. Respectfully and Professionally Yours, Jason Resume/Experience B.S. Psychology 1995 Southwestern Oklahoma State University M.S. Behavioral Science 1997 Cameron University Families dealing with stress of child welfare, juvenile justice, adoption, and/or custody battle issues. Military families in both private practice and agency settings as both consultant and provider. Consulting with management in implementing new behavioral solutions for children and families. Facilitating training and seminars on various mental health topics for both prevention and treatment. Marketing behavioral health programs in public and private settings. Individual and group treatment expertise with a wide variety of disorders and populations including geriatric, children, early-childhood, addictions, serious mental illness, and criminal behavior. Public School Systems (8 + years) Department of Defense (Army, Navy, and Airforce Services) both adult and children's population in many different states Therapeutic Foster Care (approximately 3 years) State of Oklahoma DMHSAS (3 years) Various for profit and not for profit counseling agencies (continued) Lawton OK Headstart (1 year behavioral health consulting) Private Clients (Individual, Family, Marriage, and Children's Counseling) CRISIS RESPONSE TRAUMATIC EVENT CLIENTS Boeing (Trauma Response Services) Dell (Trauma Response Services) Quadgraphics (Trauma Response Services) Assurant (Trauma Response Services) Cintas (Trauma Response Services) BAE Systems (Trauma Response Services) Cedar Ridge Hospital (Trauma Response Services) UPS (Trauma Response Services) Bank of America (Trauma Response Services) USA Compression (Trauma Response Services) Merrill Lynch (Trauma Response Services) Oklahoma University Children's Hospital (Trauma Response and Consulting) Blattner Energy (Trauma Response and Consulting) And many more...

Mrs. Trish Montanari, LMHC, CTP holds a Master of Arts in Counseling and Guidance from New Mexico Highlands University. Her BA is in Criminal Justice. She has studied mental health therapy from a range of perspectives, combining a pragmatic, problem-solving approach with the understanding that some problems are not easily resolved. She has experience as a therapist and an assessor working with children, families, and individuals in the private sector as well as home therapy, groups, and community mental health agencies. While she was completing her undergraduate studies, she counseled youths with behavioral challenges in both delinquent and residential settings. She worked with preadolescent children of sexual abuse and behavioral concerns as well as the family entity. Ms. Montanari has extensive experience in treating personality disorders, paraphilic and other co-occurring disorders such as substance abuse and disruptive, impulse-control and conduct disorder. She has worked in diverse population’s enhancing her sensitivity and understanding to help individuals struggling with parents, children, and partners of another culture. Some of the treatment approaches CBT, Reflective Listening, Solution Focused Brief (SFBT), Play Therapy and Stages of Change. Specific Issues: · Parenting challenges · Personality disorders · Addictive Behaviors · Mood disorders Licensure and/or Certifications: Mental Health Therapy · Anger Management · Crisis Intervention · Motivational Interviewing Outside of work she enjoys spending time with her husband, family, friends, and dogs along with activities to ease the mind and body such as traveling, swimming, music, and reading. Her mission is to “provide a safe, relaxed and supportive atmosphere for increasing resolutions to life’s challenges.” Therapy Provided: Individual, Group, Families, Couples Ages Seen: Young children (0-4), Children, Adolescents, Young adults, Adults, Seniors Specializes In: ADHD, Adjustment, Anxiety, Mood disorder, Parenting, Personality disorders, Psychotic disorders, Relational conflicts, Substance Abuse, Trauma disorders. PTSD Crisis, DBT, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Serial Sexual Offenders Credentials: MA - Highlands University

Welcome to BetterHelp! I know how hard it can be to seek counseling, so know that you have taken a very important first step. My name is Tammy Weinke, and I am licensed as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Wisconsin. I have over 7 years of experience in counseling, and over 10 working in the mental health field. I have experience and training in many areas of mental health, including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, parenting issues, life transitions, relationship issues, women’s issues, and Christian counseling. I have my Master of Arts degree in Counseling/ Psychology from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. I believe that we are each gifted, and each wounded. Sadness, life meaning, stress, anxiety, conflicts, grief, health issues, emptiness- no one escapes the extraordinary challenges of being human. As a counselor, I strive to provide a safe, nurturing, nonjudgmental relationship in which people feel validated and empowered to heal, to set goals, make changes, overcome difficulties, embrace their true selves, and cope with life’s many challenges. I use an eclectic blend of techniques to provide caring and evidence-based therapy. In addition to traditional Talk Therapy and Motivational Interviewing, I use other techniques that work on a deeper level; some of these techniques are drawn from Cognitive Behavioral, Person-centered, and Strength-based therapies. I also offer Christian counseling for those interested. I would be honored to be your counselor, come along side you, and work together toward your goals!