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Donald (Don) Heffington

OK LPC LPC3103
Credentials
OK LPC LPC3103
NPI Number
1982734505
Location
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Donald (Don) Heffington
20 years experience

About Donald (Don) Heffington

For over 20 years I have been providing counseling services to the residents of Oklahoma. I received my bachelors degree in psychology from the University of Tulsa, went on to receive my Masters degree from Northeastern State University and then received my license as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My practice consists of counseling clients, supervising new counselors for their licensure and consulting with other counselors about their practice. Over the years I have employed a variety of therapeutic interventions for my clients ranging from Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Solution Focused Therapy. We all experience times in our life when we are unable to do those things that we want to, and our lives may become unmanageable and unfulfilling. These times may provoke feelings of anxiety and depression and may lead to substance use or other maladaptive and self-destructive behaviors and relationships. These emotions, behaviors and relationships can often overwhelm us and we experience a feeling of being stuck in our current situation with no way out. These difficult emotions may have been a part of us for so long that we do not realize there is a different way of living. If you are struggling with emotions, relationships, substance use or you find yourself repeating the same patterns, I would like the opportunity to work with you. After hearing from you about what you would like to change in your life, what you value and the strengths you will bring to therapy, I will work with you to determine the most effective plan to help you realize the life you desire.

Licenses

LPC
LPC3103

Professional experience

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sleeping disorders
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

  • Chronic pain, illness, and disability
  • Mood disorders
  • Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
  • Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Clinical Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Languages

  • English

11 Reviews

“Don is a down to earth guy that will listen to you, along with asking questions to get your mind working then follow it up with the why he asked you that question, and why your response may be what it is. This is my first time in therapy and Don has set the bars high! Thank you Don!”

“Don is a great listener and although he is supportive, he will callout my bs when I lay it down, which is very important to me. I cannot work to fix those things of which I am not aware. Thanks Don.”

“Don is a wonderful therapist. He's doing a great job at guiding me through my thoughts, worries, and frustrations. I can't expect him to know all my struggles if I'm unsure or unaware of them all, too. He's doing a great job of keeping up with me!”

“Don is a great guy who really helps you take accountability and responsibility for your own impact on your life. Very empathetic.”

“Always great at listening to me and gives me great insight to helping me grow and learn on my own!”

“Don is incredible and patient. He calls out my paradoxical moments and helps me clear my thoughts to address them with greater focus and intention. I know I "squirrel" on him often, so I'm thankful he's patient with my brain dumping.”

“Don makes each session centered around individual needs. He makes sure to treat my mental health like it's own thing. Not like anybody else's and I appreciate the unique styles he uses to make sure I have the tools I need to center myself.”

“Don is wonderful! He's caring and considerate while maintaining focus on the end goal, which is his patient's mental stability and coping strategies.”

“Mr. don has helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I’m extremely grateful.”

“He listens, gives great feed back and inspires me”

“He is just a great guy really helped me out when I needed it the most, completely new outlook and new tools on how to deal with this life.I don't have enough kind words for the man.”

These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.
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