About Likens Counseling
Meet David Likens, LPC-S
Counseling should be practical, confidential, and grounded in approaches that help people make meaningful progress.
A Practical Approach to Counseling
I believe therapy works best when it is collaborative, honest, and useful in everyday life. My goal is not to give generic advice or simply talk around the problem. My goal is to help you better understand what is happening, identify what needs to change, and develop a plan that fits your life.
I work with adults throughout Oklahoma through secure online counseling. My clinical focus includes trauma, anxiety, burnout, EMDR therapy, and specialized counseling for first responders and other professionals who carry significant responsibility.
In addition to private practice, I serve as the Wellness Clinician for the Bartlesville Police Department, where I support law enforcement personnel through confidential counseling, wellness programming, and first responder mental health services.
My Philosophy
Therapy should help you function better in real life.
People often come to counseling after trying to push through stress, trauma, anxiety, or burnout for too long. Many are capable, responsible people who are used to handling things on their own.
Counseling provides space to slow down, make sense of what is happening, and begin working toward change with support that is practical and clinically grounded.
What Sessions Are Like
Straightforward, collaborative, and goal-focused.
Sessions are conversational, but they are also intentional. We will talk through what brought you in, what is getting in the way, and what progress would realistically look like.
Depending on your needs, therapy may include practical coping strategies, trauma-focused work, EMDR therapy, stress management, insight-oriented work, or support through a difficult season of life.
Who I Work With
Support for Adults Throughout Oklahoma
I work with adults who are dealing with trauma, stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, life transitions, and the impact of high-responsibility roles. Many of my clients are professionals, first responders, or people who are used to being the one others rely on.
- Adults navigating stress, anxiety, or depression
- People recovering from trauma or distressing experiences
- First responders and public safety professionals
- Professionals experiencing burnout or emotional fatigue
- People adjusting to life changes, grief, or relationship stress
- Clients seeking EMDR therapy through secure telehealth
Training & Experience
Specialized Clinical Background
My work is shaped by clinical training, trauma-focused treatment experience, and specialized public safety mental health credentials.
Licensed Professional Counselor-Supervisor
Oklahoma LPC-S with experience in outpatient counseling, clinical supervision, and program development.
EMDR Trained
Training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing for trauma and distressing life experiences.
Certified First Responder Counselor
Specialized credential focused on counseling law enforcement, fire, EMS, dispatch, and public safety professionals.
Emergency Responder & Public Safety Certified Clinician
Advanced public safety mental health training focused on emergency responders and high-stress professions.
What You Can Expect
A confidential space with a clear purpose.
Starting therapy does not mean you have failed, and it does not mean you are weak. It means you are taking the time to address something that matters.
In our work together, you can expect a respectful, direct, and collaborative process. We will identify your goals, talk honestly about what is working and what is not, and use approaches that fit your needs.
Services are provided by secure telehealth for clients located in Oklahoma. Insurance and private pay options are available.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you are considering counseling, you do not have to have everything figured out before reaching out. We can start with where you are.