Therapist in Oklahoma Supporting Helpers with Anxiety, Trauma & Abuse Recovery
You’ve Charged Through Anxiety Alone Way Too Long
Achieving Helpers
You’re the go-to helper—the one others lean on because you’re steady, kind, and capable. But beneath the surface, you feel exhausted from holding it all together. Calm on the outside, you’re secretly overwhelmed, anxious, and questioning yourself.
I help driven, caring adults who are tired of crumbling under the weight of everyone else’s needs. Many of my clients are recovering from covert narcissistic abuse, people-pleasing patterns, perfectionism, or emotional neglect. They want more than just insight—they want real skills, steady progress, and lasting transformation.
If this is you, you’ve probably spent years showing up for everyone else while wondering when someone will finally show up for you.
You’ve spent a long time trying to hold it all together.
Why I Do This Work
That moment of being understood—and guided forward—is why I show up. It’s not just relief; it’s watching the light come on when someone realizes they’re free to stand in the same rights and dignity they’ve always supported for everyone else. That shift—from carrying the weight for others to finally claiming it for yourself—is where real empowerment begins. I get to witness their emotional levity—the way they start living with fresh energy—while still making the world a better place. It’s the butterfly effect in action.
Where Honesty Meets Compassion
With me, you won’t get empty reassurance or vague advice. You’ll be deeply heard, but I’ll also tell you the truth—because compassion without clarity keeps us stuck.
Sometimes the most healing words aren’t “You’re fine,” but “I see where you’re caught, and here’s how we can move you out of it.” That kind of truth is grounding. It quiets spirals, steadies emotions, and helps you finally feel safe inside yourself—because things make sense again.
The Heart and Science Behind My Work
My approach blends evidence-based psychology with an understanding of the emotional toll of trauma and coercive relationships. I also draw from sociology, because healing isn’t just personal—it’s about unlearning harmful dynamics you were taught to normalize.
I believe meaningful change is possible for anyone willing to step into their healing. That belief fuels my commitment to walk beside you—not as someone who “fixes” you, but as someone who helps you reclaim your confidence, your peace, and the part of you that you had to abandon.
Specialized Training in Anxiety, Internal OCD, Trauma, Emotional Overwhelm, & Codependency
Hello, I’m Kelcy Eckels — a Licensed Professional Counselor based in Oklahoma.
Maybe you’ve tried therapy before but didn’t find the relief or progress you hoped for. That’s okay. It just means you’re ready for a deeper, more productive approach.
Most of my clients make meaningful progress and life strides.
“I finally understand why I feel this way.”
They begin to make sense of their emotions instead of feeling overwhelmed or confused.“I’m not crazy—I’m just echoing what I’ve been through.”
They feel validated and start trusting their own perspective again.“I thought I was the problem. Now I see the patterns.”
They realize their struggles are often rooted in past dynamics—not personal failure.“I used to spiral all day—now I know how to calm myself.”
With the right tools, they start feeling more in control of their reactions.“No one ever explained it like that before. It actually clicks.”
They find that simple analogies and practical guidance help things finally make sense.
Credentials & Background
13+ years of therapy experience → including 11+ years in private practice and 2 years in community mental health before full licensure.
Master’s in Counseling Psychology (UCO) → advanced training in research + real-world practice, so therapy feels both effective and doable.
Bachelor’s in Psychology + Sociology minor → helps me understand both your inner world and your relationships.
Crisis support roles before licensure → suicide prevention hotline and survivors’ advocate → taught me how to show up steadily in overwhelming moments.
Behavioral case manager and behavioral coach → focused on building skills and helping people move forward.
Taught coping skills to clients & community members → I’ve led classes for everyday people on managing emotions and stress.
Provided continuing education for therapists → I’ve trained other professionals on holding higher standards of therapy, so you know the support you’ll receive is grounded in both ethics and effectiveness.