Stana Self , LPC

Stana Self is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low self-esteem, and depression. She also supports those facing major life changes and moments of uncertainty. Her approach is straightforward and caring, aimed at helping clients feel understood and more able to cope.

Stana creates a calm space where people can say what they are thinking and feeling without judgment. She listens for what matters most and helps clients set small, practical goals. Conversations focus on real-life strategies that can ease distress and build confidence over time.

With five years of professional experience, Stana draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. She emphasizes collaboration, asking clients what feels useful and adjusting the plan as progress is made. This makes sessions feel personal and relevant to each person’s situation.

Common concerns addressed include abandonment and attachment issues, caregiver stress, communication and control problems, and coping with divorce or separation. She also supports people working through guilt, shame, impulsivity, jealousy, and feelings of emptiness or midlife confusion.

People choosing to work with Stana will find practical tools for mood regulation and clearer thinking about life purpose. She speaks English and provides therapy to clients located in Oklahoma. The tone in sessions is respectful and encouraging as clients take steps toward change.

Approaches and how online sessions help

Stana uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach she employs is skills-based work for mood and anxiety, which teaches tools for managing strong feelings and breaking unhelpful patterns. This helps people handle daily stressors and reduce overwhelming thoughts.

She also uses problem-solving and behavioral strategies to address anger, impulsivity, and life transitions. These methods involve identifying specific triggers, experimenting with new responses, and building routines that support clearer thinking and better choices.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Stana works with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and priorities, and she adjusts methods as progress is made. Clients help set the pace and decide what feels most useful in their lives.

Online therapy with Stana is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps when visual connection matters, while phone calls can work well when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief check-ins or when a quieter option is preferred. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to keep continuity across life’s changes.