Faith Over Fear Counseling

08/21/2025

Be your authentic self…that’s how you attract the right people for YOU!!!!
And spend more time doing what you love ❤️

08/20/2025

We are now offering after school appointments for our teachers!!!! ‼️

Supporting teacher mental health is crucial for creating a positive learning environment and ensuring student success. Addressing workload, providing mental health resources, and fostering a supportive school culture are key strategies for improving teacher well-being.

We see YOU and we thank YOU for everything you do!!!! ❤️

08/15/2025

The moment is not about defending your intentions; it's about protecting the trust they've placed in you.
When you can pause, breathe, and truly listen — even if it stings — you show them that their voice matters, their feelings matter, and they matter.
You model what it looks like to have hard conversations without fear. And that's how patterns shift.

08/11/2025

There is something inviting about a therapist office that gives you that safe non judgemental place to open up. I’m always telling our clients once you get past the nerves of booking your first appointment for therapy and you arrive for your first session, you find that there is relief at the end of the tunnel and you can finally see some light.
One of my favorite things to hear after an intake session (the first appointment) is how much relief they feel that they took the first step towards feeling better. The most courageous thing you can do for yourself.

Check out Elizabeth and I’s offices at
Faith Over Fear Counseling.

08/08/2025

Did you know….we offer telehealth therapy as well as in person therapy.
Sometimes it’s hard for our clients to make it into the office due to the weather, living out of town, woke up late, the list goes on. Tele health therapy is an excellent way to keep your appointment when you just can’t make it into the office that day.
It’s also a good option for those that live out of town that want to utilize our services.

08/07/2025

A great goal for August

08/03/2025

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Don't you hate when you tell someone you no longer talk to a family member and their response is, "life's too short"?
As if it's just a petty disagreement or a minor misunderstanding I should get over. As if I haven't spent countless nights lying awake, questioning my decisions, blaming myself, or hoping that maybe this time things would be different. They say it so casually, not realizing the depth of what went on behind closed doors—the gaslighting, the manipulation, the emotional rollercoasters, and the constant sense of walking on eggshells around someone who was supposed to love me unconditionally.

Yes, life is short. That’s exactly why I chose peace over pretense, healing over obligation, and boundaries over enabling toxic behavior—regardless of titles like "mother," "father," "sibling," or "blood." Family should mean safety, love, and mutual respect, not cycles of abuse hidden under the disguise of tradition or loyalty.

People love to preach forgiveness when they haven’t had to survive the kind of wounds that don’t always show on the outside. They weren’t there for the years of subtle jabs, the guilt trips, the blame-shifting, and the moments I was made to feel small, invisible, or crazy. They didn’t see the gaslighting disguised as concern, or the manipulation disguised as love. They didn’t witness the silent treatment, the emotional blackmail, or the way I was expected to carry their burdens while mine were ignored.

I didn’t walk away lightly—I broke my own heart in the process. I grieved the version of them I hoped they could become. I mourned the family I desperately wished I had. But after years of disappointment and emotional exhaustion, I finally understood: loving them from a distance was the most loving thing I could do for myself.

So no, I don’t need to be told that life is short. I know. That’s why I’m done wasting it on people who continuously hurt me, who never take accountability, and who think their title gives them a free pass to mistreat me. My time, energy, and peace are sacred now. I refuse to spend what little time I have left tolerating toxic dynamics just to make other people comfortable.

Sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is walk away—not out of hatred, but out of love for yourself.

07/09/2025

Inspiring words! Engaging in counseling and healing can be a difficult journey because if it were easy, everyone would embark on it. However, the reality is that it's not always smooth sailing. At times, sessions can be hard, and you may not always receive the feedback you desire. You'll encounter diverse perspectives, which can be challenging. Although it's tempting to blame others and view them as the problem, genuine healing also necessitates self-reflection to identify aspects within yourself that require attention.

07/03/2025

UPDATE: ‼️
Great News….Elizabeth is now accepting Health Choice insurace. We are continuing to work on getting her credentialed with other insurances and we are looking forward to helping more people in Northwest Oklahoma.
As always thank you for your continued support.

Faith Over Fear Counseling is excited to announce our newest addition. Please help us in welcoming Elizabeth Fox-Shipley to the team.

She is currently taking private-pay/cash pay clients. Our team is working diligently on getting her credentialed with insurances. Once the credentialing process is complete she will be accepting insurance.

Call 580-290-0482 to book an appointment with Elizabeth.

And as always thank you to our clients for your continued support ❤️

Are you struggling to truly live life to the fullest? Do you find yourself craving deeper, richer relationships but feel disconnected or unfulfilled? Are you being held back by your depression, anxiety, or self-esteem? Maybe you’re finding it difficult to overcome the trauma you’ve experienced? Maybe the stress of the world just feels overwhelming right now? We are here to collaborate with you in your journey!
Elizabeth Fox-Shipley recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of all people and believes everyone is the expert of their own lives. She holds a non-judgmental space for clients to explore their experiences safely and make positive strides in their own goals. She has worked with people of all ages and from all backgrounds, with her prominent demographic being women across the lifespan. With a special interest in attachment and systems theories, she is trained in many therapy modalities and would love to discuss with you which approach would work best for your situation.
Elizabeth earned her bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology from Northwestern Oklahoma State University and her master’s degree in social work from the University of Oklahoma. Elizabeth’s professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker includes inpatient and outpatient levels of psychiatric care, including crisis stabilization. She has served as a supervisor, including overseeing five outpatient clinics and an urgent recovery center with a multi-disciplinary staff of 75+. She has provided school-based services for children and adolescents in addition to her work with individuals, families, and groups. She serves on the Woodward County and Woods County Multi-Disciplinary Child Abuse Teams, has been appointed as the Domestic Violence Liaison for Northwest Center for Behavioral Health, and completes court-ordered competency evaluations as a trained forensic evaluator.
Whether you are interested in “walk and talk” sessions or kicking back in the comfort of her office, she would love to hear from you! Beginning therapy can feel intimidating, but Elizabeth will quickly welcome you and address your concerns to help you feel comfortable in the vulnerability you may naturally feel during this proce

06/30/2025

I always enjoy it when students sit in for a day full of observation and learning. I love being able to teach what I get to do day in and day out. Brings back memories of me being a college student years ago. A special thanks to my clients for allowing a space for students to learn and for trusting us in their journey of healing ❤️‍🩹
Days like today remind me I’m right where I’m meant to be. ❤️

06/28/2025

You don’t find strength when everything’s going right.
You find it in your weakest, most broken moments. The ones where your heart is heavy, your spirit is tired, and giving up would be easier, but you keep going anyway.

That’s what real strength looks like. Not pretending you’re okay. Not pushing your feelings down just to keep the peace. But getting up, showing up, and trying again and again.

You are practicing strength every single day you choose to heal, even when no one sees it. Even when the tears come. Even when your progress feels nonexistent.

05/23/2025