Object Relations therapists in Norman, OK
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Dr. Adam Shafer (Chicago, IL)
Psychologist, Psy. D., M.A.
I do my best to listen in the service of understanding and provide thoughtful responsiveness, which I have found helps my clients connect to their inner life and with others. Using gentle honesty and compassion, I value autonomy and collaboration to help people feel less alone while finding a sense of purpose within their lives and in the world.
17 Years Experience
Online in Norman, OK
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Tara Murphy
Psychologist, Psy.D.
I believe every human being has inherent value, yet so many of us carry deep shame from past experiences that tell us otherwise—messages like “I’m bad,” “I’m too much,” “I’m unlovable,” or “If I show myself, I’ll be rejected.” These beliefs can quietly shape how we see ourselves, our relationships, and what we think is possible. In therapy, I work to help uncover and soften these old burdens so they no longer hold you back. My style is warm, collaborative, and deeply respectful of the courage it takes to show up. Together, we’ll build a space where you can feel seen in your wholeness, reconnect with your own inner wisdom, and move toward a life that feels freer and more grounded.
29 Years Experience
Online in Norman, OK (Online Only)
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Catherine Bitney
Psychologist, PhD, Licensed Psychologist
I have a passion for helping clients reduce anxiety, stress, confusion, sadness, and pain - so that they can live more fulfilling, authentic, and happy lives. Many of my clients have stated that coming to therapy has helped to catapult them out of their stagnation - enabling them to reach their full potential. For clients who have had difficulty finding a therapist who can understand their complex and intersecting identities, I can be a breath of fresh air. I work with folks ages 15 and up.
15 Years Experience
Online in Norman, OK (Online Only)
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Phillip Thomas Stepka, PsyD.
Psychologist, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Despite being a good listener, I don't see myself as a "talk" therapist. I am interested in how you, your nervous system, and the environment are getting along with each other. We will DO things in our work just as much as talk and reflect. I provide ways to reduce overwhelming emotions that impact effectiveness, break unhelpful reactions/patterns, and enhance internal resources for navigating the world as it is. My personal style is a combination of a little irreverent spice and humor while deeply honoring your concerns and goals.
15 Years Experience
Online in Norman, OK (Online Only)
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Karen Baumstark, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Ph.D., CMHIMP, CTACC
In searching for a therapist, you are taking the first step in what could be the most important journey of your life. It is definitely possible to make important, lasting improvements in your life and levels of happiness, satisfaction, and success. Therapy is often an effective way to attain these goals. With almost 40 years of experience working as a counselor and then a psychologist, I am well-qualified to help you identify what is standing in the way of increased life satisfaction, and help you effectively work towards your goals. People often get stuck in old patterns that make them unhappy, want to change them, but don't know how. I work together with my clients to understand how old patterns in thought, feeling, and behavior got established, and then explore how best to change those patterns. I enjoy doing longer term, deeper work with clients, to create significant, meaningful, and lasting change. I often employ a holistic approach, exploring personal history, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and relationship history and issues, as well as issues including medical history, self-care habits, and experiences of spirituality. I view the therapy relationship as a partnership, respecting the pace and timing that the client requires.
36 Years Experience
Online in Norman, OK
Norman is home to the University of Oklahoma, one of the country's major public research universities, and the city's identity and mental health landscape are defined significantly by this—a large student population, the rhythms of college football culture, and the academic pressures of a flagship state university create a distinctive set of mental health needs. OU's counseling center is an important resource for enrolled students, and the university's medical programs contribute to the broader behavioral health landscape across central Oklahoma. The city has a generally progressive, college-town character within a conservative state context, and this political and cultural tension is sometimes a factor in the identity concerns clients bring to therapy. Common therapy concerns include student mental health, academic stress, identity development, anxiety, and the pressures of athletic and academic culture in a community where the university is the central organizing force.
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Norman, OK Statistics
Object Relations Therapy therapists in Norman, OK average 22 years of experience and charge around $225 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (78%), Depression (78%), and Self Esteem (63%).
Average years in practice
22 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$225
Accept insurance
37%
Offer sliding scale
48%
Gender ID
| 66% |
Female |
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| 31% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 52% |
In Person and Online |
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| 48% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 78% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 78% | Depression |
| 63% | Self Esteem |
| 63% | Stress |
| 63% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 48% | Parenting |
| 44% | Divorce |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 81% | Young Adult |
| 52% | Senior |
| 52% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 56% | Women |
| 48% | LGBTQ+ |
| 37% | Men |
| 26% | Black / African American |
| 26% | Hispanic / Latino |