Randell Gudgel , LPC

Randell Gudgel is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma and leading Resilience & Balance Counseling. With 22 years of experience, he helps adults and couples who are struggling to move forward after life disruptions or ongoing stressors. Randell creates a supportive environment where people can explore challenges, draw on personal strengths, and choose therapeutic strategies tailored to their needs.

He is trained in a variety of evidence-informed practices and works to match each person with approaches that fit their situation and goals. Randell has experience addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, grief, intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, parenting, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. He accepts several insurances as well as private pay and works directly with clients to determine a treatment plan.

Randell emphasizes collaboration and practical steps that support resilience and balance in daily life. He aims to make therapy a place for realistic change, helping clients build coping skills, clarify values, and move toward meaningful improvements at a pace that suits them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Randell commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to support clients in adapting to life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and developing practical skills to change them - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and acceptance techniques that can reduce rumination and improve emotional regulation, helping with anxiety, sleep issues, and coping with difficult emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Randell works collaboratively with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and he adjusts treatment over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in that collaborative work. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to choose formats that suit their schedules and comfort levels. This flexibility can make it easier to maintain consistent support during life transitions, busy periods, or when in-person visits are not convenient.