- Stress and anxiety
- Depression support
- Evidence-based methods
About Tina
Tina Okenfuss is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem struggles. Tina also supports those coping with big life changes like grief, divorce, and shifts in identity.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are and build practical steps they can use between sessions. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person, with an emphasis on resilience and clearer communication.
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through problems. That means she selects methods shown to help with mood, anxiety, and processing difficult experiences. Work in sessions often includes skill-building and checking what works in everyday life.
She has particular experience supporting older adults and strives to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space that honors a person’s values. Tina pays attention to how life stage, caregiving roles, and health conditions can affect mood and stress responses.
People come to her for help with many concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues, including body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment matters, and codependency. She encourages practical changes, clearer boundaries, and goals that fit each person’s life.
Starting therapy is described as a collaborative process. Tina focuses on listening first, then building a plan together that feels realistic and meaningful.
Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are and build practical steps they can use between sessions. Conversations focus on what matters most to each person, with an emphasis on resilience and clearer communication.
Tina uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help clients work through problems. That means she selects methods shown to help with mood, anxiety, and processing difficult experiences. Work in sessions often includes skill-building and checking what works in everyday life.
She has particular experience supporting older adults and strives to create an affirming, nonjudgmental space that honors a person’s values. Tina pays attention to how life stage, caregiving roles, and health conditions can affect mood and stress responses.
People come to her for help with many concerns beyond core mood and anxiety issues, including body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, attachment matters, and codependency. She encourages practical changes, clearer boundaries, and goals that fit each person’s life.
Starting therapy is described as a collaborative process. Tina focuses on listening first, then building a plan together that feels realistic and meaningful.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Arkansas
Languages
English
How evidence-based methods translate to online work
Tina draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help with anxiety, depression, and trauma. One approach focuses on teaching practical coping skills such as breathing, grounding, and problem-solving to reduce stress and increase day-to-day functioning. Another approach centers on building self-worth and healthier patterns in relationships by identifying unhelpful beliefs and practicing different responses in real situations.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Tina listens to each person’s goals and preferences, and then recommends strategies that fit those needs. She reviews progress together and adjusts methods when something isn’t working, keeping the plan collaborative and goal-oriented.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into daily life by reducing travel time and allowing appointments during workday breaks or between other commitments. It can also allow shorter check-ins when energy or bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to the way a person wants to work, making the process practical and focused on real-world changes.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Tina commonly address?
Tina helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. She also works with related issues such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, body image, and attachment concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is compassionate and collaborative. She focuses on practical skill-building and clearer communication to help people use what they learn outside of sessions.
What is her clinical experience?
She has eight years of experience working with people across a range of life challenges, including major transitions, grief, and health-related stress.
Where does Tina practice and what is her credential?
She is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Arkansas and holds an AR LPC credential.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Tina?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.