Therapists in Poteau, OK
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Renew Restoration
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC-S
I became a therapist because I understood, early on, what it felt like to keep moving when something underneath wasn't right. That experience shaped how I see people, not as problems to fix, but as individuals who adapted to what life asked of them.
For over seven years, I've worked with people who are capable, driven, and often very good at holding things together, while quietly carrying something heavier beneath the surface. Burnout. Disconnection. A persistent sense that the life they've built doesn't quite fit who they are anymore.
That's the work I care most about. Not just helping people feel better, but helping them understand themselves, the patterns, the adaptations, the survival strategies that made sense once and may be costing them now.
I wrote The Secret Life of Silent Suffering because I wanted to name what so many people experience but rarely say out loud. That same thread runs through everything I do: therapy, training, speaking, and education for other clinicians.
I believe healing is possible. Not as a return to who you were before, but as a gradual movement toward greater clarity, freedom, and alignment with who you actually are.
7 Years Experience
Online in Poteau, OK (Online Only)
Lauren Whitlow
Psychologist, PsyD
I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can show up exactly as you are. I work with folks navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, life transitions, identity exploration, and relationship challenges. My approach is warm, collaborative, and tailored to your unique needs, drawing from evidence-based therapies to help you better understand yourself, develop practical coping skills, and create meaningful, lasting change. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or simply ready to invest in your well-being, I'm here to help you move forward with greater confidence and resilience.
1 Years Experience
Online in Poteau, OK (Online Only)
Michael Brustein
Psychologist, Psy.D
Often, perfectionistic and high-striving individuals are both curious about therapy and ambivalent about seeking it. They may feel excited by the possibility of understanding themselves more deeply, while also unsettled by the idea of asking for help with one’s own mind. For people who are used to being competent, self-reliant, and in control, therapy can feel exposing at first.
Michael helps clients understand this hesitation not as resistance, but as part of the work itself: the wish to grow alongside the fear of needing anything at all. Many clients become more comfortable once they see that therapy is not simply about “talking about feelings,” but about learning to observe the mind with more honesty and precision.
Therapy becomes a disciplined space for reflection, which itself can be a powerful tool for developing emotional clarity, self-awareness, and greater freedom in how one responds to pressure, relationships, and oneself. Michael is also attentive to the ways thoughtful, high-striving people can use insight, analysis, mindfulness, or even spiritual ideas to move around painful emotional material rather than through it. When this pattern is noticed early, it can be addressed directly and compassionately, helping therapy remain grounded, emotionally honest, and clinically useful.
22 Years Experience
Online in Poteau, OK (Online Only)
Dr. Katerina Nair
Psychologist, Licensed Psychologist
I believe therapy starts with having a safe place where you can be heard, understood, and accepted without judgment; a place where you can explore your experience, understand yourself more deeply, and begin to heal. I work with people navigating trauma, depression, anxiety, and anything else that may be causing distress, and I’m especially interested in how our past experiences and attachment patterns influence the way we relate to ourselves and the people around us. I believe the relationship we build in therapy can become a place when you feel safe exploring difficult things and work toward greater self-understanding and self-compassion.
10 Years Experience
Online in Poteau, OK
Dr. Daniel Cantor
Psychologist, Psy. D.
I provide online therapy centered on personal growth and fulfillment. Recognizing that life's difficulties often prompt the search for a therapist, our work will address these immediate concerns while exploring the broader path to a meaningful life, uniquely defined by you. My approach integrates relational psychoanalysis, integral philosophy, and Eastern wisdom traditions, emphasizing mindfulness and compassion. I prioritize the present moment within our therapeutic relationship, using this focus as a means for reflection, insight, and transformation as we collaboratively create a space to understand the significant particular and universal experiences of your life.
14 Years Experience
Online in Poteau, OK (Online Only)
Poteau, OK therapists Statistics
Therapists in Poteau, OK average 16 years of experience and charge around $212 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The most commonly treated issues are Anxiety or Fears (81%), Depression (66%), and Stress (54%).
Average years in practice
16 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$212
Accept insurance
39%
Offer sliding scale
29%
Gender ID
| 64% |
Female |
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| 33% |
Male |
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| 2% |
Non-Binary |
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| 1% |
Gender Fluid |
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Session Type
| 54% |
In Person and Online |
|
| 46% |
Online Only |
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Top Specialties
| 81% | Anxiety or Fears |
| 66% | Depression |
| 54% | Stress |
| 48% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 43% | Self Esteem |
| 43% | Loss or Grief |
| 40% | Social Anxiety |
Ages Served
| 98% | Adult |
| 69% | Young Adult |
| 49% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 14% | Children |
Client Focus
| 48% | Women |
| 35% | LGBTQ+ |
| 34% | Men |
| 22% | Military / Veterans |
| 19% | Black / African American |