Tamika Burrough , LPC

Tamika Burrough is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with 16 years of clinical experience. She supports people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting concerns, and issues related to self esteem and life transitions. Her practice also addresses specialized areas such as adoption and foster care, attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and coping after disasters.

Her counseling style is open and client-centered, guided by the principle that the work begins with the individual - it starts with you. Tamika integrates evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy to tailor care to each person’s needs and goals. She aims to empower clients, helping them build practical coping skills, strengthen relationships, and navigate major changes with greater resilience.

Tamika invites people who are ready to take steps toward a more fulfilling life to reach out. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, she combines clinical training and years of experience with a supportive, respectful approach to help clients move toward meaningful progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Tamika draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy along with Motivational Interviewing to guide online work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and improve mood, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy emphasizes skills-building in areas such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for intense emotions, relationship struggles, and coping with trauma. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that helps people explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, often used when addressing addictions or major life shifts.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Tamika works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best based on their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect with licensed professionals. Sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging, which makes it easier to schedule appointments around work, family, and other commitments. This range of options helps make consistent care more accessible for people navigating busy or changing lives.