Bernadette Holyoke, LPC
LPC supporting families and trauma recovery
- Family and trauma focus
- Evidence-based approaches
- Clients across the lifespan
About Bernadette Holyoke
Bernadette Holyoke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience supporting people facing personality, trauma, and mood-related challenges. She works with clients across the lifespan, drawing on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral interventions to help individuals manage symptoms of ADHD, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, self-harm behaviors, and a range of relationship and communication concerns.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and validation, offering trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to affect daily functioning and relationships. Bernadette integrates approaches that address parenting, family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and substance-related difficulties, tailoring interventions to each person's history and current needs. She also supports those coping with grief, caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Known for advocating for clients and making therapy accessible and engaging, Bernadette strives to create a supportive environment where people can build coping skills, clarify values, and work toward meaningful change. As an LPC, she combines evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance to help clients move forward on their healing and growth journeys.
Her practice emphasizes collaboration and validation, offering trauma-focused strategies when past events continue to affect daily functioning and relationships. Bernadette integrates approaches that address parenting, family dynamics, adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, and substance-related difficulties, tailoring interventions to each person's history and current needs. She also supports those coping with grief, caregiving stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Known for advocating for clients and making therapy accessible and engaging, Bernadette strives to create a supportive environment where people can build coping skills, clarify values, and work toward meaningful change. As an LPC, she combines evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance to help clients move forward on their healing and growth journeys.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Bernadette Holyoke have?
Bernadette Holyoke has seven years of experience.
Is Bernadette Holyoke a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are OK LPC 10108.
In which languages does Bernadette Holyoke provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Bernadette Holyoke located?
She is located in Oklahoma.
How can I work with Bernadette Holyoke as my therapist?
You can work with Bernadette Holyoke through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Bernadette Holyoke work with international clients?
Bernadette Holyoke does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Bernadette Holyoke cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Focused therapeutic approaches offered through online sessions
Bernadette uses several evidence-informed approaches adapted for remote care. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist supports each person’s own goals and pace; this approach helps people build confidence and clarity about their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, often providing concrete tools for anxiety, depression, and mood regulation. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships to improve current connections and address issues such as abandonment, adoption-related concerns, and attachment difficulties.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Bernadette works with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting methods over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.
Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy schedules and diverse circumstances. These options make it easier to fit sessions into daily life, continue care during transitions, and access consistent support from licensed professionals without adding travel time.
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