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01/21/2026

A common myth is that therapy is only for big problems.
In reality, therapy can help with everyday stress, emotional balance, and personal growth.

Mental wellness deserves support even outside of crisis moments.

01/19/2026

Journaling is a simple way to support emotional health.

Writing down your thoughts can help you process feelings, notice patterns, and reduce stress. Even a few minutes a day can make a meaningful difference.

01/16/2026

Meet Melissa 💙
Melissa is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a strong background in trauma-informed care. She began her career as a behavioral health rehabilitation specialist and later spent over a decade as a domestic violence and sexual assault advocate. Through this work, she gained specialized training in trauma, resilience, and survivor support.

Melissa works with adults, children ages 5 to 17, couples, and families.

Her approach is grounded in psychodynamic and family systems therapy, helping clients better understand patterns, relationships, and emotional experiences in a supportive environment.

Availability:
🕒 Online and in Tulsa.
📅 Monday–Thursday, AM & PM slots

01/14/2026

When life feels overwhelming, your breath can be a simple tool for mental wellness. Sit comfortably, inhale for 4 counts, hold for 4, and exhale for 6. Repeat a few times to help your mind and body reset.

Therapy can teach more techniques like this to manage daily stress.

01/12/2026

Emotions are often treated as problems, but they are actually signals.
Feelings can point to unmet needs, stress, or moments that require care.

Therapy helps you understand these signals and respond with compassion rather than judgment.

01/09/2026

Meet Elodie 💙

Elodie brings over 26 years of experience in the helping profession and has worked with teens, adolescents, and individuals across school-based, community, and private practice settings. Her heart is especially focused on helping teenagers navigate emotional and life challenges.

Outside of work, Elodie enjoys time with her family, hiking with their dogs, cheering on her kids at dirt bike rides, and playing tabletop games together. She believes strong support systems matter both inside and outside the therapy room.

Schedule: M-F Evenings, Virtual or In-Person (Broken Arrow)

01/07/2026

Midweek can feel hectic, but small moments of self-care matter.
Take a few deep breaths, step outside, or drink some water. These simple habits can help you feel calmer and more focused.

Therapy can help you discover the habits that work best for your mental wellness.

01/05/2026

Did you know that even positive life changes can increase mental stress?

Things like returning to work, starting a new routine, or adjusting your schedule ask your brain to reallocate energy and attention. That uncomfortable “friction” isn’t weakness, it’s your nervous system adapting.

Support, including therapy, can help make transitions feel more manageable and less overwhelming.

01/02/2026

A new year is a great time to focus on growth and well being.
Meet Courtney, our Licensed Professional Counselor Candidate.

With a background in strength and conditioning and community counseling, Courtney takes a strengths-focused approach to therapy. She works with adults using CBT-based techniques and adapts sessions to meet each person’s needs. She is passionate about helping people move into the new year with clarity, balance, and support.

🕘 Availability: Monday to Thursday, 9am to 5pm
Virtual and telehealth sessions available

01/01/2026

✨Happy New Year! ✨

Before jumping into new year goals, it helps to slow down and reflect. 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗹 𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲.

Healthy goals start with emotional awareness and support, not self-criticism.

12/31/2025

It’s okay to end the year with more questions than plans.

Some seasons aren’t about building something new.
They’re about noticing what isn’t working anymore.

If you want a place to talk that through, we’re here when you’re ready.

12/29/2025

Gratitude and struggle can exist at the same time.

You don’t have to explain yourself to deserve support.

Address

308 E Downing Street
Tahlequah, OK
74464

Telephone

+19189607852

Website

http://improvinglivescounseling.com/, https://www.facebook.com/improvinglivescounseling, https://improvinglivescounselin

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IMPROVING LIVES COUNSELING SERVICES

WELCOME TO IMPROVING LIVES COUNSELING SERVICES!

We provide high quality counseling services in a professional, non-judgmental, supportive and friendly environment at an affordable cost to you.

At Improving Lives Counseling Services, our focus is on you. We are here for you – ready to listen, roll up our sleeves, and help you solve the problems in your life. Your comfort, health and goals are our priority; we do not believe in simply “going through the motions.” Every second you spend with a counselor of Improving Lives Counseling Services will be well spent on your future.

Our mission is to assist individuals in reaching their full potential. Through a holistic, strengths-based model of therapy and peripheral services, we can encourage and empower you to achieve improvement in all areas of life!