Peak Counseling

04/10/2026

If you’ve been carrying anxiety, depression, stress, doubt, trauma—or just feel stuck in a season of change—you’re not alone.

But here’s the honest part…

Change doesn’t happen just because we want it to.
It happens when we’re ready to show up, get honest, and do the work.

At Peak Counseling, we work with people who aren’t just hurting…
they’re also motivated to grow.

People who are ready to:
• Understand what’s really going on beneath the surface
• Break patterns that keep repeating
• Learn how to respond differently—not just react
• Commit to a process that actually leads somewhere

You don’t have to have it all figured out.
You just have to be willing.

If that’s you—reach out.

📞 918-230-2489

Let’s do some work.

04/02/2026

🌿 Therapists — what if nature could become your co-therapist?

Most of us were trained to work inside four walls…
But some of the most powerful moments of regulation, insight, and connection don’t happen there.

I’m hosting a 1-hour online training on May 22nd (12–1 PM) where we’ll explore how to bring the natural world into your therapy work—whether you’re outdoors or sitting in your office.

In this training, you’ll learn:
• Simple, practical ways to integrate nature into sessions
• How nature supports nervous system regulation and deeper emotional work
• Experiential tools you can start using immediately
• How to use the natural world as a true “co-therapist”

This will be practical, experiential, and immediately usable—not just theory.

🌲 You don’t have to change your whole practice to start doing this.

May 22 | 12–1 PM | Online

Register: https://ptgcollective.com/product/nature-therapy/

03/27/2026

This Social Work Month, we want to recognize and thank the incredible social workers we have the privilege of working with, and those serving our communities every day.
Your compassion, advocacy, and willingness to step into hard spaces does not go unnoticed. You truly make a difference.

03/14/2026

Great News!

Peak Counseling is now accepting Community Care insurance.

If you or someone you know has been thinking about starting therapy, this could be a great opportunity to begin. We currently have immediate appointments available for individuals and couples.

Our therapists help clients with concerns such as:
• Anxiety and stress
• Trauma and PTSD
• Relationship and couples issues
• Depression and life transitions

📞 Call or text: 919-230-2489
🌐 Learn more or request an appointment: peakcounselingtulsa.com

Feel free to share this post with someone who might benefit from counseling.

03/06/2026

Join us in person or on Zoom March 20th!

The older adult population is growing rapidly, and adults over 65 will soon outnumber children in the United States. As people live longer, therapists are increasingly working with clients navigating grief, health changes, caregiving stress, and major life transitions. Understanding the unique needs of older adults helps clinicians provide more effective, compassionate care and support wellbeing in later life.

02/27/2026

Peak Counseling is pleased to announce that Debbie Wade, LCSW is currently accepting new patients and has open availability for online therapy sessions.

If you or someone you know is looking for professional, compassionate counseling with the convenience of telehealth, now is a great time to get scheduled.

To book an appointment or learn more:
Call 918-230-2489
Email desk@peakcounselingtulsa.com

02/25/2026

Care Decisions Belong to Clinicians — Not Code

Oklahoma Legislature: Proposed Protection Against AI-Only Insurance Denials

There are a couple of bills moving through the Oklahoma Legislature right now aimed at how health insurance companies can use AI systems in making coverage decisions.

What the bills are trying to do:

• Stop insurers from basing denials solely on AI — One bill (HB 3675) would prohibit health insurers from finalizing coverage denials, reductions, or adverse decisions just because an algorithm or AI system flagged them. Before any such decision could stand, a qualified human professional must review it.

• Require AI decisions to be grounded in real clinical information — Another bill (SB 1967) would mean that if a utilization review organization uses AI, the decision still has to be based on the person’s medical history and individual clinical circumstances presented by the provider.

Why this matters:
These proposals are focused on making sure that automated tools don’t become the sole reason for someone being denied coverage for health care services — a concern many of us have as AI gets used more in claims and prior authorization processes.

Where things stand now:
These measures are still in committee and have not become law yet. They would take effect later in 2026 if passed.

02/04/2026

📍 Glass Cabin, Camp Loughridge | Tulsa, OK🗓 April 16–18.

This in-person intensive is for therapists and helpers who want to deepen their relationship with parts—both professionally and personally—within a contained, retreat-style environment.Held in nature, this training offers space for curiosity, reflection, and experiential learning, with an emphasis on presence, safety, and inner listening.

Details:
• April 16–18.
• Glass Cabin at Camp Loughridge (Tulsa, OK). • Lunch provided all 3 days.
• Limited to 12 participants to support depth of work.

Early bird pricing available through March 16.

Register at: https://ptgcollective.com/product/parts-work-3-day-intensive-2026/

01/05/2026

Take Care of Your Mental Health Like You Take Care of Your Body 💪

Most people are good at pushing through stress, staying busy, and taking care of everyone else — but your mental health needs attention too.

Just like you’d see a doctor for an injury or hit the gym to stay healthy, talking with a therapist can help you deal with stress, anger, burnout, relationship struggles, anxiety, or feeling disconnected. Therapy isn’t about weakness — it’s about getting tools, clarity, and support so you can show up better at work, at home, and in your life.

At Peak Counseling, our therapists offer a practical, down-to-earth space to sort things out, problem-solve, and work through what’s been weighing on you.

If you’ve been telling yourself “I’ll deal with it later,” this might be the sign to take the next step.

📞 Call 918-230-2489
📧 Email desk@peakcounselingtulsa.com
💻 In-person & telehealth options available

Strong people take care of their health — mind and body.

01/01/2026

🌿 Today, if you’re able, take a few minutes to step outside — alone or with someone you care about. You don’t have to go far. A porch, sidewalk, park, or backyard counts.While you’re outside, try this simple grounding exercise: 1. Look for 3 things in nature — a tree, a cloud, a rock, a sound in the wind. 2. Notice 2 sensations in your body — your feet on the ground, the air on your skin, your breath moving in and out. 3. Take 1 slow, steady breath — in through the nose, out through the mouth.Let your attention rest gently on the moment. No need to “do it right.” Just notice.⸻🧠 Why this helps (what research shows)Spending time in nature has been linked in research to: • lower stress hormones (like cortisol), • improved mood and emotional regulation, • reduced anxiety and mental fatigue, • and increased feelings of calm and connection.Studies in fields like environmental psychology, neuroscience, and public health have found that even brief time outdoors — sometimes as little as 10–20 minutes — can help the nervous system shift out of stress mode and into a more regulated, restorative state.Grounding practices like noticing sights, sounds, and body sensations support the brain’s ability to return to the present moment, which can reduce rumination and help the body feel safer.⸻💚 A gentle reminderThere’s no “right” way to do this.If today feels heavy, slow, or quiet — that’s okay.Just step outside, notice something living or steady in the world around you, and let your body take one calm breath.

12/25/2025

12/13/2025

“I dont really have trauma”
“Other people have it worse.”
“I dont even know what i would talk about.”
“We just need better communication.”
“I’ll just push through it.”
“My childhood was normal.”

“I’m Fine!”

(They were, in fact, not fine)