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Carolyn Thomas

Therapist
6 years of experience
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Anger management
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy

Great to meet you!

You might be the one everyone leans on-the strong one, the fixer, the who one who keeps it all together. But lately, you feel tired in a way sleep doesn't fix. You overthink, replay conversations, and quietly wonder when it became hard to breathe emotionally. You show up for everyone else, yet you feel unseen, overwhelmed or disconnected from who you used to be. You may be carrying grief, relationship strain, anxiety, or a heaviness you can't quite explain-but you know something has to change. I see you!

My approach to therapy

Working with me feels different. Our sessions are a place where you don't have to perform, impress, or stay composed. You get to exhale. We slow things down and gently untangle what you've been carrying. I use trauma-informed, practical, and compassionate approaches that honor both your strength and your exhaustion. Whether we're talking about your relationship, your stress or your sense of identity, you'll be met with warmth, clarity, and real tools you can use in everyday life-not just insight, but movement forward.

What you can expect from me

You can expect to gain deeper self-awareness, understanding, and acceptance. You'll develop practical strategies and solutions tailored to your unique needs that foster positive changes in your life. My goal is for you to be able to gain a sense of confidence to handle challenges. Over time, you begin to feel lighter, steadier, and more like yourself again. You don't have to keep carrying everything alone. This is your space to heal, grow, and finally feel supported.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    6 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Arizona State University, MSEd (Master of Science in Education) at Oklahoma State University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Virginia, Oklahoma, Oregon, Arizona)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Humana Medicare Advantage, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan, Providence Health Plan - Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon, Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon Medicare Advantage

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    ADD/ADHD, Bipolar disorder, Eating disorders, OCD, Sleep disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Cultural & ethnic issues, End of life care, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Maternal mental health, Men's issues, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Behavioral Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Strength-Based, Trauma Focused CBT, Psychoanalytic, Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Psychoeducational Family Therapy, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Play, Behavior Management, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Exposure Response Prevention, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy, Family therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Locations
    6202 South Lewis Avenue A1
    Tulsa, OK 74136
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