Best Marriage Counselors in Norman

Kelly Lashar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma. She is a licensed ordained minister in the State of Oklahoma. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Oklahoma and holds a Master of Counseling Psychology degree from Southern Nazarene University and a Master of Christian Education degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Prior to Restore, she served on staff at Summit Church as Care & Discipleship Pastor. With years of experience in ministry and pastoral care, Kelly places high value on the client and finds it a great honor to be a safe place for others. She has spent over twenty years working with couples in mentoring, discipleship, and clinical therapeutic settings. Her approach helps clients develop insight into their own internal conflicts, emotional development, and defenses. Kelly co-founded Restore with her friend, Gina Dixon, in 2016. As co-owner and co-CEO, she is active in the business operations of Restore.

Sammy Tavakoli is an experienced Licensed Professional Counselor in the mental health field, boasting 8 years of expertise. She obtained her Master of Science in Community Counseling degree from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. Following her graduation, Sammy embarked on her career in Phoenix, Arizona, where she dedicated herself to working with the severely mentally ill population (SMI). Sammy's primary focus revolves around assisting adults, couples, and families in overcoming their unique challenges, enabling them to lead more fulfilling lives. Her areas of specialization encompass anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse issues, addiction, abuse, postpartum/pregnancy concerns, and major life transitions. To cater to her client's individual needs and goals, Sammy employs a diverse range of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, person-centered therapy, positive psychology, trauma-focused therapy, and Gestalt therapy. Through her multifaceted approach, Sammy strives to make a positive impact on the lives of those she counsels.

Amy Bartel, LMFT, is a well-known marriage counselor in Norman. She is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master's Degree from the California Institute of Integral Studies in San Francisco, California. She has 20 years of providing therapy services to clients in California and Oklahoma. She specializes in treating PTSD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, and Relationship Issues. She is committed to helping you both strive for more harmony, communicate with more kindness and effectiveness, make structural changes in relationship and family patterns, and face difficult decisions in a safe, protected space. She uses Cognitive Behavioral, Humanistic, Gestalt, EMDR Transpersonal, Holistic, Meditation, Visualization, and Relaxation techniques. Her online therapy option adds convenience to those of you who travel, live far from her office, or just want to have sessions from the privacy of your own home. She also offers Free 15-minute phone consultations. She also provides online appointments.