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      • Tulsa Anxiety Counseling for Teens
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      • Therapy for Depression
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Why Did I Feel Fine Yesterday? The Causes of Depression

April 20, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it’s not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease is far more complicated. Scientific research has yet to completely […]

Filed Under: Depression

4 Ways to Reduce Anxiety on Your Coffee Break

April 12, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, anxiety disorders affect roughly 40 million people over the age of 18 in the United States. Though these disorders are highly treatable, only 36.9% of those with anxiety seek treatment. Perhaps this is because of busy schedules or a lack of insurance that causes so many […]

Filed Under: Anxiety, General

4 Subtle Exercises to Calm Anxiety in Public

April 6, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults over the age of 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder. If you are one of them, you know how difficult your life can feel most days. When anxiety strikes, the world around us can become a sort of funhouse, only not that much […]

Filed Under: Anxiety

Practicing the Skill of Containment # EMDR

April 5, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

Dr. Leedy, Ph.D. Psychologist at Legacy Counseling Service in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma share one idea for how to practice the skill of containment from a Christian perspective. While containment is an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) skill, it can be useful for anyone regardless of what type of mental health therapy they are getting.

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Common Reactions to the Coronavirus/COVID-19 and Ways To Cope

April 1, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

Understanding how you are dealing with the Coronavirus/COVID-19 can be helpful in finding ways to cope. In this video, Dr. Melissa Leedy, Ph.D. Psychologist talks about common reactions to the crisis and ways that you can cope better.

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Dr. Donita Smith, Ph.D., LPC talks about mental health telehealth counseling during the Coronavirus pandemic

March 30, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

Dr. Donita Smith, Ph.D., LPC of Broken Arrow, OK gave a quick interview for Fox 23 News today regarding telehealth! You can check it out here: —

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Coping with the Coronavirus

March 28, 2020 by Melissa Leedy Leave a Comment

Written by Sandy Stone, LPC As I enter week two of self-isolating due to the Coronavirus, my thoughts are on those of you who are already struggling with anxiety and depression.  So often unknown situations can amp up one’s anxiety, and self-isolation can be detrimental to one who is depressed. So, how do you cope […]

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How Do You Know If You Have Truly Forgiven Someone?

February 19, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

Written by Sandy Stone, LPC www.legacycounselingservices.com I recently had a client who was struggling with some deep, deep hurt.  The therapy session turned to the idea of “forgive and forget.” Can one ever really forget and should we expect that to even happen?  I honestly don’t know that we ever completely forget, but I think the […]

Filed Under: Mental Health

How to Ask for Help in Times of Need

February 17, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

You probably remember a time in school or out shopping when you wanted to ask for help, but stopped yourself. You might have even had a prompt from the teacher: “Does anyone have any questions?” or from an associate “Is there something I can help you with?”. Still, even when it’s their job (or their […]

Filed Under: General

How to Talk to a Loved One About Getting Treatment for Their Mental Health

February 12, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

Just about every family has a “black sheep”; someone who’s always causing trouble, or maybe is more of a free spirit. Sometimes however, the “black sheep” of the family is someone with a serious mental health issue. If you have a loved one who you believe may need mental health treatment, there are things you […]

Filed Under: General

Five Warning Signs of Postpartum Depression

February 8, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

Being a new mom can cause you to go through a rollercoaster of emotions. You might feel overwhelmed with love or bliss, or you might feel panicky or anxious about your responsibilities as a new mother. It’s natural to feel a variety of both positive and negative emotions, given the dramatic hormonal changes that occur […]

Filed Under: Depression, New Mother

5 Ways to Get Your Teenager to Talk to You

February 3, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

It’s tough trying to get your teen to talk. Science has shown that the teenager’s brain has yet to fully develop the frontal cortex, which is the area that controls our ability to reason, and to think before we act. As your teen’s brain develops, they’re also learning new things about themselves and their surrounding […]

Filed Under: Parenting, Teens/Children

Why Did I Feel Fine Yesterday? The Causes of Depression

January 31, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

With 322 million people suffering with depression worldwide, it’s not surprising to learn that in America, depression is among the most common mental disorders. The cause of depression is often simplified as a chemical imbalance in the brain, but the reality is that the disease is far more complicated. Scientific research has yet to completely […]

Filed Under: Depression

5 Subtle Exercises to Calm Anxiety in Public

January 25, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, 40 million adults over the age of 18 suffer from an anxiety disorder. If you are one of them, you know how difficult your life can feel most days. When anxiety strikes, the world around us can become a sort of funhouse, only not that much […]

Filed Under: Anxiety

How to Practice Self-Compassion

January 21, 2020 by Melissa Leedy

Most of us from a young age are taught how to be kind, considerate and compassionate toward others. But rarely are we told to show the same consideration to ourselves. This becomes even more true for individuals brought up in abusive or unloving homes. What is Self-Compassion? Self-compassion is taken from Buddhist psychology and refers […]

Filed Under: General, Issues for Women

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