June Ballard , LPC

June Ballard is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with six years of clinical experience. She brings a background of nine years of active duty service in the US Army, where she served as a tank turret and small arm weapons mechanic and worked as a master fitness instructor. June completed graduate studies at John Brown University in 2016, earning a master’s degree in Family and Marriage Counseling and a master’s degree in Clinical Counseling. A Licensed Professional Counselor is a state-recognized credential that authorizes practice in clinical mental health care.

June has clinical training and certifications that include motivational interviewing, Eagala equine-assisted methods, and C-Cert, along with training in play therapy and family and marriage counseling. Her work experience spans community mental health settings and the private sector, supporting people across the lifespan as well as couples and families. She has experience addressing depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use, personality disorders, and trauma.

Using a solution-focused orientation combined with cognitive behavioral techniques, June takes a direct yet positive approach that helps people identify practical steps and the strengths they already possess. She aims to help clients discover their own answers and build skills for managing stress, improving relationships, and navigating life transitions.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions

June draws from client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to guide online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and creating a respectful space where the client leads the conversation - it is helpful for building self-esteem, improving relationships, and navigating life changes. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) emphasizes identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, depression, and stress.

Motivational interviewing is also part of her approach, using collaborative, goal-oriented conversations to strengthen a person’s motivation for change and to set achievable steps forward. Together these approaches allow for flexible, person-focused care that addresses both feelings and practical choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. June works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress unfolds. Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexibility for scheduling and allow people to access therapy from home or other convenient locations. These options can make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care, and integrate therapeutic work into a busy life.