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- Helps with trauma
- Supports life changes
- Builds practical skills
About Tina
Tina Okenfuss is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has spent eight years helping people through hard life moments. She works with individuals facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma and self-esteem challenges. Tina also supports those coping with major life changes such as divorce, grief, and shifts in identity.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to meet people where they are and build a practical plan together. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people strengthen resilience and improve how they relate to themselves and others. She helps clients practice skills for better communication and for managing emotions when they feel overwhelming.
She has particular experience supporting older adults and pays attention to the values each person brings into the room. That outlook shapes how she frames treatment and the pace she uses with each person.
People who choose Tina can expect a nonjudgmental space that centers their goals. Starting therapy can be difficult, and she emphasizes collaborative work so clients feel heard while making steady progress.
Her style is warm and direct. She aims to meet people where they are and build a practical plan together. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that fit into everyday life.
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people strengthen resilience and improve how they relate to themselves and others. She helps clients practice skills for better communication and for managing emotions when they feel overwhelming.
She has particular experience supporting older adults and pays attention to the values each person brings into the room. That outlook shapes how she frames treatment and the pace she uses with each person.
People who choose Tina can expect a nonjudgmental space that centers their goals. Starting therapy can be difficult, and she emphasizes collaborative work so clients feel heard while making steady progress.
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Approaches that guide online work and how they help
Tina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change and emotional regulation. One common approach emphasizes building coping skills and resilience through practiced exercises and behavior changes; this helps people manage anxiety, stress, and difficult moods. Another approach centers on improving self-worth and communication by identifying unhelpful patterns and trying new ways of relating to others; this is useful for self-esteem and relationship-related stress.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and needs and then suggest which techniques to try first. Decisions about methods are collaborative so the plan fits your preferences and life circumstances.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when needed, or options that work better when energy or mobility are limited. Licensed professionals can adapt evidence-based methods to remote sessions while helping clients practice skills between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arkansas
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tina commonly address?
She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem issues. She also supports coping with major life changes such as divorce and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is compassionate and collaborative. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals that match the client’s priorities.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of experience as a therapist working with a range of life challenges and mental health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, and practices in Arkansas.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.