Family therapy and counseling in Oklahoma City, OK

Do you feel alone or misunderstood, or are you looking for an unbiased person to listen? You’re not alone. My name is Karie Talkington. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor, and I have been working with children, teens, and adults for the past 24 years in various capacities. I help clients and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, and life changes with compassion. I specialize in autism, ADHD, and trauma. My goal is to help you feel more secure, confident, and connected—to help you live your best life!

Great to meet you! As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years in the mental health field and 16 years practicing therapy, I bring a wealth of experience to our work together. While I welcome clients of all ages, I specialize in supporting children and adolescents, with a standout focus on ADHD. When working with adults, my areas of expertise include navigating anxiety, processing grief, and building self-esteem. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where we can tackle these challenges together and help you or your child thrive.

I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility and emotions they’ve been holding alone, some for a long time. They are struggling with anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, relationship stress, or trauma that keep showing up in current life in ways they don’t fully understand. They want to feel calmer, more grounded, and more connected to themselves — not constantly reacting from fear, guilt, or survival mode. Their goal isn’t just to “cope,” but to actually heal and create a life that feels peaceful, balanced,and aligned with who they are. They want clarity — to understand what’s happening inside them and why.

I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-C) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with more than 13 years of healthcare experience. I earned my Family Nurse Practitioner degree from South University and completed my Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner training through Wilkes University.

My passion is helping people understand the "why" behind their symptoms, not just treating them. While I provide evidence-based psychiatric care, I also specialize in taking a deeper look at the factors that may be contributing to mental health concerns. My background in both primary care and psychiatry allows me to recognize the strong connection between the brain and body and approach care from a more comprehensive perspective.

I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood disorders, trauma-related concerns, stress, and life transitions. In addition to traditional psychiatric treatment, I have a special interest in integrative and root-cause psychiatry. Together, we may explore how sleep, nutrition, gut health, hormones, inflammation, physical health, chronic stress, and lifestyle factors can influence emotional well-being and overall functioning.

I believe that meaningful change often happens when we move beyond symptom management alone and develop a deeper understanding of what may be driving those symptoms. My goal is to help clients gain insight into their health, identify opportunities for healing and growth, and create a personalized treatment plan that supports both symptom relief and long-term wellness.

I strive to provide compassionate, collaborative care in a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their mental health journey.

Change is hard — especially when you’re carrying trauma, family stress, or just the weight of everything life throws at you. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or like they’ve lost themselves somewhere along the way.

With over 15 years of experience across private practice and intensive settings, I’ve spent much of my career helping people through some of their toughest moments.

I’m a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a background that spans mental health, geriatrics, home health, intensive care, and long-term rehabilitation. My personality is open, honest, and direct—I believe transparency builds trust. With over a decade of hands-on nursing experience and recent advanced training in psychopharmacology and CBT, I bring both empathy and expertise to our work together. My clients can count on clear communication, collaborative care, and a deep commitment to helping them thrive.