- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Blended family issues
About Tina
Tina Okenfuss is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas with eight years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and self-esteem struggles, and supports people coping with major life changes. Tina lists blended family issues among her areas of focus and also addresses related concerns such as abandonment, attachment matters, and caregiving strain.
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people build practical coping skills. Sessions focus on clear goals, learning new ways to handle stress, and improving how someone talks about difficult feelings. She emphasizes collaboration so clients help shape the work and the pace.
Her background includes substantial work with older adults and with people managing chronic illness, caregiving responsibilities, or complicated family arrangements. That experience informs how she plans treatment and pragmatically addresses daily challenges. She also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care histories, body image, and identity shifts.
In therapy with Tina, clients can expect straightforward discussions about what is getting in the way and what steps might help. She uses approaches supported by research rather than a single fixed method. Progress is tracked in concrete ways, such as changes in routines, stress levels, and relationships.
People preparing to start therapy are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session fees vary with location.
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach emphasizes teaching concrete coping strategies for anxiety and stress, such as breathing methods, grounding techniques, and step-by-step plans to manage worry. These techniques help with day-to-day symptom management and building steadier routines.Another approach concentrates on trauma-informed work that helps a person understand how past events affect current reactions. This usually involves pacing the conversation, naming patterns, and developing practical tools for when strong feelings arise. These methods are intended to reduce distress and increase a person’s ability to function in daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Tina will collaborate with each person to identify which techniques fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means adjusting pace, trying different strategies, and checking in about what is or isn’t helpful as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Working remotely can also let people join from different locations within Arkansas, helping therapy fit around school runs, work shifts, and caregiving tasks.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Arkansas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to blended households?
Tina works with adults experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem challenges, and she lists blended family issues as one of her focus areas.
How does she approach therapy with clients?
She draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques and works collaboratively with each person to set goals and build practical coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience working as a counselor with adults on a range of life challenges.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Arkansas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What is the session and payment arrangement?
Session cost varies with location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.