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“Finding words where words were absent before and, as a result, being able to share your deepest pain and deepest feelings with another human being… This is one of the most profound experiences we can have, and such resonance, in which hitherto unspoken words can be discovered, uttered, and received, is fundamental to healing the isolation of trauma—especially if other people in our lives have ignored or silenced us. Communicating fully is the opposite of being traumatized.” Gabor Mate
At Summit Mental Health, our approach is holistic and client-centered, focusing on creating a safe space where you can process the past, navigate the present, and find hope for the future. Counseling can feel overwhelming to begin and challenging along the way, but during the journey, we learn more about ourselves and gain new perspectives. We are committed to helping clients discover a greater understanding of the power that our mindset has in our lives.
We desire to help you navigate life’s obstacles, heal from various traumas, and build a brighter, more resilient future. We understand that the journey to mental health can be daunting, but we are
here to guide you.
Carrie Colvard, our lead therapist and founder, is LPC-certified and licensed by the state of Oklahoma. She believes in providing an environment where each individual feels empowered to build mental strength and perseverance so that when you are faced with the next mountain, you feel equipped with effective tools and clarity from a renewed mindset and insight into yourself.
Whether you are struggling with unhealed trauma, current stress, anxiety, depression, loss, divorce, or unexpected changes in this season of life, therapy can be a helpful part of the healing process.
Anxiety
Dealing with anxiety can involve symptoms including difficulty concentrating, feeling restless or on edge, problems sleeping, irritability, rapid heartbeat, sweating, trouble controlling feelings of worry, avoidant behaviors, feelings of panic or dread, etc.
Depression
Depression can include symptoms of fatigue, lack of energy, difficulty
sleeping and concentrating, feelings of worthlessness or helplessness, sad or anxious
mood, feelings of irritability or restlessness, loss of interest or pleasure in activities,
changes in appetite, physical aches and pains, etc.
Trauma
Traumatic experiences impact each of us differently and can affect us
emotionally, physically, and mentally. Individuals can experience a variety of reactions after a traumatic event including recurring thoughts/images of the event, problems concentrating and sleeping, feelings of anger, anxiousness, sadness, etc.
Grief
While grief is a natural response to loss, the symptoms can be complex and may include, anger, sadness, feelings of hopelessness, aches & pains, crying easily, trouble
sleeping, loss of interest, challenges with decision making or concentration, etc.