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Tamika Burrough

Tamika Burrough, LPC

Therapist in Oklahoma · 16+ years of experience

Warm, direct counselor who focuses on results

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Goal oriented work
  • 16 years experience

About Tamika

Tamika Burrough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who helps people facing stress and anxiety along with many other concerns. She has 16 years of experience supporting people through depression, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and relationship struggles. Tamika aims to make the first step feel clearer and less overwhelming for anyone looking for change.

Her approach is open and straightforward. Sessions center on the client’s goals and pace, with practical tools and honest conversation. Tamika uses methods that focus on changing unhelpful thoughts, building emotion regulation skills, and improving communication in relationships.

In sessions she combines techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when those fit the goals. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy also guide brief, goal-oriented work. She helps people try new ways of coping and notice what actually makes a difference day to day.

Tamika draws on years of varied experience to tailor each plan to the person in front of her. She encourages small steps and tracks progress with simple, measurable actions. Her style is supportive and direct, aimed at helping people regain calm and move toward a more satisfying life.

If someone is ready to take the first step, Tamika invites them to begin by sharing what matters most to them and what they hope to change.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessInfidelityJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Oklahoma

Languages

English

How Tamika’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Tamika often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to see what improves mood or reduces anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes building emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for people who feel overwhelmed by strong emotions.

She also draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people understand and shift patterns in close relationships. That approach can help when communication problems or attachment issues are a central concern. Together these methods offer practical steps and skills people can practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Tamika will talk with each person about goals and preferences, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. The work is paced to the individual and focused on measurable progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people use video, audio, or other arrangements that suit their daily routine and comfort while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Tamika help with?

She supports people dealing with stress and anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, career concerns, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is open and straightforward. Sessions focus on the client’s goals, with practical tools and clear conversation.

How long has she been practicing?

Tamika has 16 years of experience working with people across a range of mental health and life challenges.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma.

Are sessions offered in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, she accepts international clients.

How is cost handled and what about subscriptions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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