annie heartfield, ms, lpc
When your bliss, or joy, is elusive, what do you do? How about when you find yourself in relationship patterns that don’t work, or you have communication difficulties? Or when anxiety or depression haunt you? Or maybe you just feel like you have some stuff to talk out, and you don’t want to burden family and friends. I feel like everyone could use someone to talk to.
Since 1993 I’ve been working with people to help them find their best ways through. In my first career as a Certified Rolfer I used bodywork to help people. Then in 2004, I graduated with a Master’s in Community Counseling from Oklahoma State University and became a licensed professional counselor.
My counseling approach is trauma-informed, mindful, honest and practical, and my basic operating theories for offering counsel are science-based, such as Cognitive Behavioral theory. When solutions are needed, I enjoy ideas which are rapidly effective, drawing in particular from mindfulness practices that engage heart and brain, and body, too. I’ll provide feedback, advice and ideas, and possibly challenge some of your thinking, hopefully offering some considerations about new ways to try things that could be helpful.
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A little about me:
Ballet at a young age began a lifelong interest in how the body works, then later, yoga and meditation. The study and practice of the work of Ida Rolf (“Rolfing”) has been one of my greatest influences, and was my first career. Tai chi, Qi Gong, Seiki Jutsu, rowing, swimming…stillness…these are all influences. 🛶
I have a undergrad degree in English Literature with a lifelong interest in writing, especially poetry. I once published an article about friend and teacher Clark Inkanish in a literary journal, another time I won a local award for a poem, Cupcake, a revisioning glance at who God(ess) might be. Writing is a very special thing, a privilege, and maybe even a duty. Highly recommended. 👏🏼
…family, community, ‘ukulele, songs and songcatchers, quarter horses, religion, life coaching, travel, spelling bees, spontaneity, mysticism, philosophy, plant medicine, cranial-sacral therapy, indigenous wisdom, and my dog, Jack… 🐾 These are some of the things which have shaped me as a human, and as a helper.
Mostly, I have been influenced by the natural world: plants, waters, soil, creatures. The outside world is my church, and my primary teacher. 🌱
Fees
Individual sessions:
Fee for individual counseling sessions: 100.
When meeting in person, payment will be taken at the time of the session and may be made via credit card (including medical savings cards), PayPal, or check.
When meeting remotely, I will send an invoice via email at the end of our session. This invoice may also be paid via PayPal, or with any credit card, including medical savings account cards.
I don’t accept insurance as payment, though you may be able to be reimbursed by your provider. Upon your request, I will be happy to provide the appropriate documents for you to submit to them.
Sliding scale: I reserve a few spots each week for individuals who are highly motivated for counseling, but who cannot afford to pay my full fee. Please contact me directly to discuss this option.
Couples, families, groups:
Sessions for couples and other groups (75-90 minutes), are $150.
Do you work in the music industry?
Music plays a specific and unique role in the healing of heart/mind/body. Accordingly, I have extraordinary respect for those who make it happen. In collaboration with the Red Dirt Relief Fund here in Tulsa, I work with a great group of folks to meet critical needs in our local music community. Nationally and internationally, I provide counsel and coaching services via Zoom or telephone to music industry folks and their partners via referral from music non-profits Backline and Sweet Relief. If you are in the industry and are seeking support, please reach out, either directly, or through one of these wonderful organizations.