Samayra Tavakoli, LPC
Therapist in Oklahoma
Samayra Tavakoli is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 13 years of clinical experience.
- Licensed inOklahoma
- License11271
- NPI 1386002087
- Experience13+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Samayra
Samayra Tavakoli is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Oklahoma with 13 years of clinical experience. She aims to help people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, or the fallout from trauma. Her approach is straightforward and supportive for those ready to try new ways of coping.
Samayra focuses on building a respectful space where clients can speak honestly about thoughts and feelings. She encourages practical steps in and out of sessions so progress carries into everyday life.
Background and approach
She looks for clients who are motivated and willing to be challenged when needed. Her work blends Attachment-based ideas with cognitive and behavioral tools to address patterns that cause pain. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help people manage emotions and change unhelpful habits.
Sessions often include clear strategies, skill practice, and real-world homework. Beyond direct counseling, Samayra teaches behavioral health science and brings that teaching experience into sessions. That background informs a practical, evidence-minded style without heavy jargon.
She explains options and helps clients choose what feels right for them. Samayra supports people dealing with a wide range of concerns, including family stress, eating and body image issues, career pressures, grief and separation, and challenges tied to identity and attachment. She accepts clients from other countries and conducts sessions in English.
Credentials
- LPC (Oklahoma)
- License 11271 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1386002087 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Samayra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- LGBT
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Cancer
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Samayra names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Attachment work and practical therapies online
Attachment-based work focuses on how early or current relationship patterns shape emotions and behavior. It helps people notice recurring connection patterns and try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters most and take actions that match those values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where someone wants to build a more meaningful day-to-day life.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding so clients can explore choices at their own pace. That approach supports people who need space to find their own direction while being heard.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Samayra will talk through options and tailor methods to your goals, preferences, and comfort level. She often blends approaches to match what a person needs rather than sticking to one method.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit a busy life. Video is helpful for full conversations and skill practice, phone can be a good low-bandwidth option, and messaging or chat work well for check-ins or short coaching touches. These formats make it easier to schedule sessions across time zones and balance therapy with work or family obligations.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship or family struggles. Additional areas include self-esteem, eating and body image concerns, parenting strain, and career or life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and supportive, blending listening with practical skill-building. She encourages homework and real-world practice between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of professional work experience in behavioral health settings and teaching.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Oklahoma.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts clients from other countries.
What session formats are offered?
She meets with clients by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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