Samayra Tavakoli, LPC - Therapist in Oklahoma

CBT strategies
ACT techniques
Attachment focus

About Samayra

Samayra Tavakoli is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Oklahoma with 13 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and related concerns.

She uses straightforward conversations and practical tools. Sessions focus on naming what feels hard, learning skills to manage intense feelings, and trying small behavioral changes between meetings. The approach asks clients to take an active role in sessions and in work between appointments.

Samayra often combines techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based approaches. That can mean practicing new ways of thinking, building emotional awareness, and clarifying personal values. She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy and client-centered ideas when helpful.

Her background includes teaching behavioral health science as a professor alongside clinical work. That experience shapes a methodical approach to tracking progress and explaining how strategies work. She commonly helps people who want practical steps and clear reasons for each technique.

People who do best with her tend to be motivated and open to being challenged. Samayra encourages trying small, concrete steps outside sessions to test changes in everyday life. She supports international clients and works in English.

Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and on choosing actions that align with personal values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and decisions about meaningful life directions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises to test new ways of thinking and to change unhelpful behaviors, which can reduce stress and panic-like reactions.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships influence current ways of relating and reacting. It can help people understand patterns in their relationships and learn different ways to connect or set boundaries.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean trying one approach or mixing elements from several, and checking in about what is or isn’t helpful.

The original biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work and family schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. A clear plan for how to use skills between sessions is a practical benefit of working remotely with a licensed professional.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Self esteem

Also works with

LGBTEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivity Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issues Mood disorders Multicultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues Workplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Listed in

Oklahoma

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and related areas listed in her profile.

What is her general approach in sessions?

She uses practical conversations and skill-building. Sessions focus on identifying problems, practicing techniques, and applying small changes between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 13 years of professional work experience in counseling and behavioral health.

What are her credentials and location?

She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Oklahoma.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.