Bernadette Holyoke , LPC

Bernadette Holyoke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma. She has more than six years of clinical experience working with individuals who face personality, trauma, and mood disorders. As an LPC she holds a credential that identifies her as a trained, state-licensed mental health provider who offers therapy and support to clients across the lifespan.

Her primary treatment methods include client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and trauma-focused CBT, applied to meet each person's unique needs. She sees people with a range of diagnoses and concerns, including ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder (ODD), self-harm behaviors, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), relationship and communication difficulties, Bipolar I, Borderline Personality Disorder, other personality and mood disorders, and trauma. Bernadette emphasizes advocacy and support, aiming to create an inviting and supportive environment where clients can explore challenges and build coping skills. She brings a collaborative, compassionate approach to care and seeks to empower individuals and families as they work toward their goals.

Therapeutic approaches for online sessions

Bernadette integrates client-centered therapy, which focuses on a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship that helps people explore their values and goals while feeling heard. This approach is helpful for improving self-esteem, communication, and motivation for change. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her work, attending to patterns in relationships and early attachment experiences to address issues like abandonment, bonding challenges, and family dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernadette works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility by allowing sessions via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and engage in consistent care from the comfort of home while working with licensed professionals and therapists.