Bernadette Holyoke, LPC
Oklahoma LPC specializing in trauma and family care
- Trauma and abuse
- Family and parenting
- Depression and anxiety
About Bernadette Holyoke
Bernadette Holyoke is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Oklahoma with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people across the lifespan, offering focused care for trauma, mood, and personality concerns. Her practice emphasizes client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods, and she draws on trauma-focused CBT when addressing post-traumatic stress and related symptoms.
Bernadette supports individuals managing ADHD, oppositional behaviors, self-harm, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, relationship and communication challenges, Bipolar I, borderline personality disorder, and other mood and personality diagnoses. She also brings experience working with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care dynamics, attachment difficulties, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, and domestic violence. Her approach centers on creating a warm, engaging environment where clients can explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.
Known for advocacy and a supportive presence, Bernadette aims to make therapy approachable while helping clients develop practical strategies for daily life. She combines empathy with evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
Bernadette supports individuals managing ADHD, oppositional behaviors, self-harm, PTSD, anxiety, OCD, relationship and communication challenges, Bipolar I, borderline personality disorder, and other mood and personality diagnoses. She also brings experience working with issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care dynamics, attachment difficulties, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use, and domestic violence. Her approach centers on creating a warm, engaging environment where clients can explore patterns, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.
Known for advocacy and a supportive presence, Bernadette aims to make therapy approachable while helping clients develop practical strategies for daily life. She combines empathy with evidence-based techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
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 clinical experience working with individuals across the lifespan.
Is Bernadette Holyoke a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: OK LPC 10108.
In which languages does Bernadette Holyoke provide therapy?
Bernadette 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 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. 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.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Bernadette uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative, respectful space where the client's goals guide the work; this approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and building on a person’s strengths to foster growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another core approach she employs - it focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of her toolkit, addressing relational patterns rooted in early connections and helping clients improve communication, trust, and emotional regulation in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Bernadette works collaboratively with each person to select and adapt methods that fit their needs, goals, and preferences, combining techniques as appropriate to support meaningful change.
Online therapy options include video sessions, phone appointments, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from home or other locations. These formats make it easier to maintain consistent care while accommodating work, family, and other responsibilities, and they allow therapists and licensed professionals to deliver structured, goal-focused support across a range of concerns.
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